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Summary: A Dream to Build On
Review: Bob Walker's "The Cats' House" is not the type of book that gives you detailed plans and instructions on how to build catwalks, stairs and doorways for your cat. This would be impossible because each house is so different. What it gives you instead is a beautifully illustrated vision of what it would be like to live in a house with nine cats walking, napping and playing overhead. What you ultimately do with this vision is up to you, your carpentry skills and budget. The stunningly gorgeous photographs, architecture and interior design in this book give you the fuel you need to stoke your own creative fire. After reading Walker's book and poring over the photographs, I challenge any cat lover not to have the same reaction I did, namely, that of looking around my home trying to figure out how I too could transform my living space in order to make it more fun for my cats. Now, I think I'll go look at some books about woodworking!
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Summary: a marvelous, marvelous book!
Review: Don't buy this expecting detailed woodworking plans or construction blueprints because you'll be disappointed if what you're after is a how-to guide. What the author has given us instead, however, is a magical book full of inspiration and cats and color and ideas and cats and textures and cats that will help you decide how you want to design your own special feline walk-ways, steps, balconies, boxes, alcoves, entrance and exitways for your cats in your house or apartment.The author and his wife are avid collectors not only of cats, but of Mexican folkart as well. Their house abounds with colorful textiles, furniture, masks, frames, pottery and numerous carvings. They have incorporated their love for these things into the type of catwalkers and connecting pieces they designed for their house: everything is done in vivid shades of red, purple, yellow, blue and green and the cat pieces compliment them beautifully. My husband and I don't collect Mexican folk treasures but after reading this book and studying the pictures, I realized how easy it would be to incorporate our own color schemes, style and art objects into making a unique set of catwalkers for our own cats. The author does provide enough instructions and measurements so that someone who is reasonably well-acquainted with woodworking could install the basics (or you could always show the book and your designs to your contractor). The author also has suggestions on cat-proofing your house and your collectables (such as using "Quake Hold" to attach breakable objects to tables) Also included in the book are pictures of a cat habitat designed by the author for the National Cat Protection Society in Newport Beach.
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Summary: not as hoped
Review: found this book to be a big disappointment. By the cover and title I thought it would really give in depth plans for customizing one's home for their felines,but it doesn't. Lots of small pictures and large narrative. Returned my copy even though s/h took large chunk of my return credit. If you, like myself,really want some measurements and design elements to construct thoughtful abodes for your cats look elsewhere ..alehar
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Summary: The Cat's House
Review: I would not recommend this book. I bought it thinking it was going to help me build my own cat's house. Was I wrong. The book is very small, about 3&1/2" square. I could hardly see the pictures in this book. A complete waste of money if you ask me. I was very disappointed when I received this book.
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Summary: Build your own feline paradise
Review: If you're really into cats, bright colors, and Mexican folk art, this is a five-star book for you! But even if you're just really into cats and Walker's decorating style ain't your thing, this is nonetheless a worthwhile purchase. After introducing the feline family, Walker describes how he and his wife built an impressive overhead cat transport system into their home (it started by accident -- all they wanted was a room divider and a built-in scratching post). Even if you can't imagine reproducing a neon-lit zigzag for cats on the ceiling of your hallway, it's easy enough to adapt Walker's ideas to fit any decorating style. The book includes some construction diagrams and a lot of helpful hints from the wisdom of experience (e.g., Walker found that putting "cat-walks" flush against the wall didn't allow the felines enough space to turn around). The vibrant photography shows the amazing possibilities of what can be done with lumber, a tape measure, imagination, and lots of cats!
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Summary: Make sure to get the FULL sized edition!!!
Review: Saw this on HGTV and wanted a record of all the neat ideas for creating a cats' activity center, i.e. the whole house. The neat thing for me is the creative openings in the walls that Walker does. Jerry, his biggest eater, eventually outgrew many of them! The cover photo says it all, three cats coming down a staircase. What a neat, creative idea to inspire.
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Summary: Color-filled photos illustrated this fanciful home for cats
Review: The author of this book is "owned" by a delightful family of catswho romp and play on a house-wide network of overhead rampswhich lead in closets, across ceilings, down a cat-sized staircase and up to a sunny window shelf. Colorful Mexican folk-art shares space with the felines in a beautiful brightly colored home. The author introduces his brood and gives detailed illustrations of how he created this colorful, maze-like pathway. A delight for cat owners and cat enthusiasts can also charm those who are cat-less.
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Summary: A beautiful tour of feline utopia!
Review: The cat-loving author has designed a fablulous home that caters to the whims and whimsy of his nine felines. Looking at the ramps, walkways, look-out stations and overhead catwalks, a reader can't help but think about how much his/her own housecat would enjoy this fun-loving environment. Every catlover I've shown this book to has been captivated by the wonderful imagination that brought this cat-house to life. The photos are dynamic, and the cats are very lucky, indeed. You won't be disappointed by this fantastic book.
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Summary: WARNING: THIS IS POSSIBLY THE MINIATURE VERSION!
Review: The lavish photos and inspiring text in this book portray the loving care towards this feline family and how one can achieve similar enhancements to accommodate Kitty's Fun and Wellbeing! I have utilized some of the ideas which made my multi-cat household more Feline Friendly! Highly recommended for those who want the best life for their cat companions!
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Summary: Amazing & Fun!
Review: This book definitely brings out the Bob Villa in all cat lovers! The photos are fantastic & inspiring to make your home a wonderous & wonderful place for your special kitty friend. I would recommend this book for anyone who has cats, loves cats, or knows someone who loves cats..
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