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Cats have long been a favorite subject of cartoonists. From Jim Davis's Garfield to Patrick McDonnell's Mooch, cartoon cats make us laugh. Now in the form of Solange the Siamese, Brooke McEldowney has successfully captured the endearing qualities that makea cat, well, a cat: the way they cannot resist dark fabric, their unflinching indifference to squalid humanity (unless, of course, said humanity comes bearing treats), and their advanced heat-seeking technology that leads them to the warmest laps and the coziest corners. Readers will grin with recognition at each of these humorously illustrated hallmarks. The result is a delightful field guide to a cat's moods, motivations, and behaviors. Ever since it appeared as a recurring theme in the comic strip 9 Chickweed Lane, Hallmarks Of Felinity has attracted a large and devoted readership of its own. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will enjoy this charming gift book.

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  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0740721992
  • ISBN-13: 978-0740721991
  • Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #716,661 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars At last! Essence of Cat..., March 8, 2002
I've been a fan of Brooke McEldowney's "9 Chickweed Lane" for some time, and have been hoping it would show up in book form - especially the "Hallmarks of Felinity" sub-stream. Fans of the strip need only know that the book contains Hallmarks 1 through 46 (since the current count is around 119, I hope another book's in the offing), and that you want this.

To cat-fans who don't know the strip, I recommend this book; each of the "hallmarks" encapsulates an all-too-familiar attribute of our feline companions, as illustrated by the winsome Siamese, Solange. Some of the hallmarks are charming, some exasperating, some hilarious. (See Hallmark #12, "Grace" - depicting oblivious cat strolling along mantelpiece as bric-a-brac tumbles behind her... Well, OK, maybe that one's hilarious when it's somebody else's bric-a-brac.)

It would have been nice if there were more strips included in the book, but it's still a charming, funny collection that I consider a must-have for the cat-humor section of the bookshelf. [What do you mean, you don't have a cat-humor section?!?]

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great strips, OK book, March 27, 2003
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9 Chickweed Lane has been a favorite comic strip for some time. Brooke McEldowney uses heavy lines and negative spaces to capture a unique atmosphere. These strips about the family cat, Solange, and her feline quirks are some of the best.

Unfortunately, the book's addition of pink to the otherwise black and white comics detracts greatly from his artwork. A book in the same format as Mutts or Calvin & Hobbes would have been much preferred over this "special" book. And I hope that 9 Chickweed eventually gets such a collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Even if you don't like cats..., September 19, 2002
By Josef Finsel (Cincinnati, oh United States) - See all my reviews
You will probably enjoy this book.

Cats are easy to understand. The ancient Egyptians worshipped them as gods and they have never forgotten this fact. And Brooke must be not only owned by a cat but love them as well to show off their endearing traits as well as they are presented in this book.

Kipling may have had it right when he quoted the cat as saying "I am the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to me." but Brooke show us the hilarity that ensues when a cat takes that expression to heart and settles down for a nap while you're trying to do taxes or yoga or, well, anything that's not involving the cat.

I said this book would be coming from the first Hallmark of Felinity and I'm glad to see it in print. Now if only we could get more of these strips in print...

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4.0 out of 5 stars Why Is This Book Out of Print?
I have not actually looked at the book but have read all of the "Hallmarks" comics online. I personally find these to be one of the funniest set of strips that McEldowney has... Read more
Published 19 months ago by E. Ipock

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection, sadly out of print
This is a terrific collection of observations about the distinguishing characteristics of cats ("armament" is a favorite) but since it is out of print, the gougers are out in full... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Lifelong Star Trek fan

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST We Beg??
This book is great. if has all the strips relating to Solange who is truly a cat of cats. My BIG question though....WHY have book collections for this comic strip not appeared? Read more
Published on October 10, 2007 by Joylyn T. Gulley

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!!!
I love this book! Solange the cat is your quintessential Siamese not unlike my own brood. The artwork is great, the characters are adorable and the one liners are witty. Read more
Published on April 27, 2007 by J. Broadley

5.0 out of 5 stars Book could be better but the cartoons are priceless
As the owner of six (6) Siamese cats, I can attest that every behavioral quirk exhibited by Solange has mainfested itself in the behavior of one or more of my cats, often by all... Read more
Published on May 12, 2006 by Paul W. Dennis

5.0 out of 5 stars Cutest cat ever...
I would like to argue with all the people who complained about no other characters being included in this book. Personally, I adore Solange. Read more
Published on March 17, 2006 by Briar Sterling

3.0 out of 5 stars Barbie-O-Rama
Too bad there are no books ever published on "9 Chickweed Lane" other that that little one about a vain Siamese kitty doing silly kitty tricks without even emitting a single... Read more
Published on December 9, 2004 by R. Garcia

4.0 out of 5 stars One piece of the puzzle
Brooke McEldowney is one of those rare daily strip artists who can actually draw. As I did with Murray Ball's Footrot Flats, I marvel at the amount of effort McEldowney puts into... Read more
Published on November 17, 2004 by Alan Dean Foster

4.0 out of 5 stars Great strips, OK book
9 Chickweed Lane has been a favorite comic strip for some time. Brooke McEldowney uses heavy lines and negative spaces to capture a unique atmosphere. Read more
Published on March 28, 2003 by D. Dulay

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for cat lovers
Not only has Brooke McEldowney captured the pure essence of 'cat' but Solange is without a doubt one of the most expressive cartoon cats I have ever seen. Read more
Published on February 22, 2003 by Margaret Gail Brault

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