Cats of Rome - Hardcover

Scott, Traer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1797231278 ISBN 13: 9781797231273

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2025

Synopsis

From the award-winning author of Finding Home and Rescue Cats: a dazzling collection of photographs of cats throughout the iconic city of Rome.
 

Whether you are a cat lover, armchair traveler, or photography buff, Traer Scott’s Cats of Rome will entice you into this ancient city that is home to more than 300,000 cats. Of these, at least one-third are thought to be feral. As Roman cats are protected by law, they have the right to live where they choose in architectural ruins, parks, and neighborhoods throughout the city.

In seventy-five brilliant color photographs, Rome’s feline denizens are shown as they live naturally among stunning, classical backdrops, with visual whispers of the gattaras—the often nameless and plentiful women of Rome who volunteer to care for the feral colonies. These beautiful cats are safe, cared for, and magnificent, and this keepsake volume is perfect for anyone who has visited Rome or dreams of doing so. 

Perfect for:

• Cat lovers and collectors of cat photography
• Travelers and armchair travelers
• Fans of Italian culture, history, and architecture
• Readers who enjoy nature, animal, and travel coffee table books

About this title

About the Author

Traer Scott is an award-winning photographer and author of fourteen animal photography books, including Finding Home and Radiant. Her work has been exhibited around the world and appeared in National Geographic, Time, Le Monde, Life, People, Der Stern, the  New York Times Lens blog, and dozens of other national and international publications. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

From the Back Cover

From the award-winning author of Finding Home and Rescue Cats: a dazzling collection of photographs of cats throughout the iconic city of Rome.

Whether you are a cat lover, armchair traveler, or photography buff, Traer Scott's Cats of Rome will entice you into this ancient city that is home to more than 300,000 cats. Of these, at least one-third are thought to be feral. As Roman cats are protected by law, they have the right to live where they choose in architectural ruins, parks, and neighborhoods throughout the city.

In seventy-five brilliant color photographs, Rome's feline denizens are shown as they live naturally among stunning, classical backdrops, with visual whispers of the gattaras-the often nameless and plentiful women of Rome who volunteer to care for the feral colonies. These beautiful cats are safe, cared for, and magnificent, and this keepsake volume is perfect for anyone who has visited Rome or dreams of doing so.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1797231278
• ISBN 13: 9781797231273
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128