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Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics by Burton Silver

I love this and I'm not sure if it would be better as a self-aware joke or as dead serious art criticism. Either way it's a good read.

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widdersyns | 11 other reviews | Jul 19, 2020 |

Dancing With Cats by Burton Silver

Um... yea... I don't know exactly what to say about this book. I picked it up because I thought what the heck it's about cats might as well read it. It is completely silly and crazy. I'm sorry but I don't feel all tingly when I'm around my cats. I'm lucky if my cats stay in my room for more than 2 minutes and you think they are going to dance with me and mimic my dancing? Um... no. I'm at a loss for words with this book.

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booklover3258 | 5 other reviews | Apr 2, 2019 |

Dancing with cats by Burton Silver

From the moment I first picked this book up to the moment I slowly put it down some time later I was ... I don't think "captivated" is the word I want but maybe it will have to do for the time being.

So, we get pages of people dancing with their cats photos with accompanying text of new age dross. I am rather embarrassed to admit that it took me a long time to determine that it was satire.