
On Cats
A raw and tenderly funny look at the human-cat relationship, from one of our most treasured and transgressive writers. “The cat is the beautiful devil.” Felines touched a vulnerable spot in Charles Bukowski’s crusty soul. For the writer, there was something majestic and elemental about these inscrutable creatures he admired, sentient beings whose searing gaze could penetrate deep into our being. Bukowski considered cats to be unique forces of nature, elusive emissaries of beauty and love. On Cats offers Bukowski’s musings on these beloved animals and their toughness and resiliency. He honors them as fighters, hunters, survivors who command awe and respect as they grip tightly onto the world around them: “A cat is only ITSELF, representative of the strong forces of life that won’t let go.” Funny, moving, tough, and caring, On Cats brings together the acclaimed writer’s reflections on these animals he so admired. Bukowski’s cats are fierce and demanding—he captures them stalking their prey; crawling across his typewritten pages; waking him up with claws across the face. But they are also affectionate and giving, sources of inspiration and gentle, insistent care. Poignant yet free of treacle, On Cats is an illuminating portrait of this one-of-a-kind artist and his unique view of the world, witnessed through his relationship with the animals he considered his most profound teachers.
Reviews

High Fidelity@highfidelity
Izgleda da je ipak postojalo nesto sto je Bukovski stvarno voleo.

Maggie Gordon@maggieg
Before On Cats, I had yet to pick up a Bukoski book. He seems to be a cantankerous man, but with a warm heart. At least for cats :) There are some beautiful odes to the creatures he has homed, and he seems to have a genuine love for our feline friends. And yet don't expect beautiful lyrics. Bukoski's words are harsher, but no less poetic.

Christina@xtina
Bukowski is so strange and unique, and no matter how strange the book got, it never failed to bring a smile to my face.

Carolina Lopes@carolina
After finding out Bukowski had a book about cats I immediately had to read it, and it turns out the man had 9 of them! Delighted.

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