{"product_id":"old-possums-book-of-practical-cats-illustrated-edition","title":"Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition","description":"The inspiration for the iconic musical Cats, T. S. Eliot's classic and delightful collection of poetry about cats, with whimsical illustrations by Edward Gorey.\nThese playful verses by a celebrated poet have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world since they were gathered for publication in 1939.\nAs Valerie Eliot has pointed out, there are a number of references to cats in T.S. Eliot's work, but it was to his godchildren, particularly Tom Faber and Alison Tandy, that he first revealed himself as \"Old Possum\" and for whom he composed his poems.\nThis captivating edition is a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round. Also includes Edward Gorey's charming pen and ink illustrations. Gorey gives a fresh intepretation of \"Mr. Mistoffelees,\" \"Growltiger,\" \"The Rum Tum Tugger,\" \"Bustopher Jones,\" \"Skimbleshanks,\" \"Macavity: the Mystery Cat,\" and a variety of other memorable feline strays all of whom have been brought to life on the stage in the hit musical Cats.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0151686564\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0151686564.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:T. S. Eliot|Edward Gorey\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43317744894013,"sku":"BVV.0151686564.G","price":5.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0151686564-0.jpg?v=1783029008","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/old-possums-book-of-practical-cats-illustrated-edition","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}