Catnip Magazine Vol. 2

Catnip Magazine Vol 2, the magazine for lovers of cats and cat culture is here! The next instalment of the best-selling publication for feline fans has arrived and Vol 2 is just as catty and collectible as Vol 1. This glorious collection of stories, art, and reporting celebrates cats and their people and will charm just about anyone who considers themselves a cat person. Inside: renowned American author Ursula K. Le Guin sees the world through a kitten’s eyes, Claire L. Evans digs into why we want to talk to cats (pspspsps), Lauren Cochrane and Rebecca Thomas follow the working cats of London, and most excitingly, Cheshire & Wain's resident historian, Kathryn Hughes speaks to Catnip about Louis Wain’s cat obsession, featuring images from the depths of the Cheshire & Wain archive. Plus: Lost cat posters with happy endings, the world’s foremost collector of Siamese cat objets, the true story behind Why Cats Paint, online cat dialects, ancient Chinese cat contracts, the mysteries of toe beans, how cats get their names, cryptid beasts, Antarctic feline explorers, a trashy “tabbyloid,” and much more. 208 pages, perfect bound, with surprise die cuts, insert, and artful print treatments. About the publisher Broccoli is an independent, women-led publisher of unusual delights that launched back in 2017. They create artful magazines, books, and an array of creative products designed to spark curiosity. Size: A4 Cover art by @stepheneichhorn, photos by @stephaniegonot and @amsies