Cat with Piano Tuna and Other Feline Nonsense: Drawings and Verses

by Simon Drew

Simon Drew has compiled a series of poems, puns and drawings about cats seen frmo unusual angles. Whether they are strange, wicked, angelic or exotic these cats are always cats and never the little furry humans often depicted elsewhere. Why some of the cats do the things they do is anyone's guess, but in any case this book will intrigue, perplex and enlighten all at the same time.

This is Simon Drew's fifth book and is the first to concentrate so strongly on one subject. The others are 'A Book of Bestial Nonsense', 'Nonsense in Flight', 'Still Warthogs Run Deep' and 'The Puffin's Advice'. All have received enthusiastic acclaim and sold widely in the U.K. and the rest of Europe, U.S.A., Australia and New Zealand.

Genres: Poetry

48 pages, Hardcover

First published December 28, 1990

About the author

Simon Drew (born October 9, 1952) is an English illustrator and cartoonist, noted for his quirky punning captions, often featuring animals which he draws in a fine pen-and-ink style.

He was educated at Bradfield College, Berkshire, and then studied zoology at Exeter University before going on to train as a teacher at Reading University. He spent five years teaching at a West Sussex school and while there spent his spare time drawing.

In 1981 he and his wife established an art gallery in Dartmouth, Devon, to sell his own work and that of studio potters. The gallery has since been listed by the Crafts Council as one of the 54 best in the country.

He continues to work, mainly in pen and ink, making still life compositions from everyday objects, birds and animals.

His first book 'A Book of Bestial Nonsense' was published in 1986 and since then he has written and illustrated more than 20.

He has exhibited locally and in Cape Cod, USA, and his pictures, limited edition prints and cards are bestsellers.

Reviews

[Gerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

With the occasional nod in the direction of Edward Lear, Simon Drew has produced sparkling illustrations and verse depicting cats in unusual, and very often unlikely, situations. The result is a book that is a joy to read and admire.

My particular favourites are the cat who had a passion for Shakespeare (poor thing) and the French philosophical cat who had a sink on his/her head and stated, 'I sink and therefore I am.'

The cat with red paint tins on his/her head is a colourful image and the cat in the suburbs of Moscow is a scary sight! And there is much more ...

A real treat and great fun.

[Boik · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book with my whole heart

[Peter Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

The verse is nonsense (of course) but beautifully drawn.