Claude [Paperback]

Randy Moravec (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1994

Delightful photographs and enchanting text make this "fresh and funny" book a treasure for anyone who has ever loved a cat.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

When author Randy Moravec brought home Claude the stray cat, he found more than just a pet; he found a research project. After close scrutiny of his new companion, Moravec produced this high-spirited romp through a day in the life of Claude. In this witty and informative book, Moravec examines Claude's lifestyle and physical traits to produce a book that informs and amuses. In approximately 50 pages, the author relates cat-specific statistics such as "total time a cat spends airborne during his life," the "average non-food-related attention span of a cat," and "total amount of hair a cat sheds during its lifetime." For instance, did you know that "a cat consumes the equivalent of a good-sized cow in its lifetime"? Or that "most cats consider the idea of getting wet an unpleasant experience that is akin to being on a medieval torture rack"? Equally entertaining are the accompanying pictures, featuring the impish Claude in various positions and predicaments that the reader will find irresistible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (October 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 042514139X
• ISBN-13: 978-0425141397
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,747,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely charming cat book - a must for cat-lovers., January 5, 1999

By 

B. Williams - See all my reviews

This review is from: Claude (Paperback)

Although this is a small book, it is worth its weight in gold. The photos are the best I have ever seen of a cat. The expressions on Claude's face (the cat) are just irresistible, and the text is just as charming. I am eagerly awaiting a second Claude book. As I said, the remarkable photos are precious - any cat-lover will appreciate this book and go back to it again and again for a mood pick-me-up and to share parts of this cat's life. Claude obviously has a wonderful personality and it is a great credit to Randy Moravec that he was able to capture this on film. I highly recommend it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Claude Rocks, December 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Claude (Paperback)

An intelligent and funny coffee-table book for those who understand cats, or who are trying to understand cats.

I adore Claude, especially as I have one of my own.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Claude, November 2, 2008

By 

Catherine B. Harris "Porch Owl" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Claude (Hardcover)

Claude (the Cat) is an adorable book, great for any cat lover. Randy Moravec captures "life with cat" humorously and lovingly. Get the hardbound book, though, the older softcover does not do it justice or hold up as well. Great gift item.