The author explains how the twelve signs of the zodiac influence the behavior of both humans and cats and presents forty-two color illustrations of cats painted in symbolic settings related to their astrological signs. 15,000 first printing.
Lesley Anne Ivory was born in Bedfordshire, England, and studied at the art schools of St Albans, Watford and Luton, gaining the National Diploma in Design. Lesley's predominately watercolour and gouache artwork is heavily influenced by her love of pattern, from Indian and Persian tapestry and design to the mosaics and friezes of the ancient world. Her wood engravings have been exhibited at the Royal Academy and she created a set of limited edition prints of animals for the World Wildlife Fund. Lesley Anne Ivory has illustrated more than 40 children's books; cats play an important part in Lesley Anne's life and the majority of her paintings are portraits of her own feline family.
A picture book for teens and adults about the signs in the zodiac. Each zodiac sign is explained and then tied to the characteristics of the cat(s) in the richly decorated picture that accompanies it.