She and her Cat [Hardcover] Shinkai Makoto; Nagakawa Naruki and Takemori Ginny Tapley

THE BOOK; Translated by the award-winning translator of CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN. Intense, heartstopping interconnected female lives in suburban Tokyo coping with alienation and difficult love find wisdom in their cat, whether a visiting stray, or a pampered pet. Warmth, simplicity and stirring sense of community make this perfect for fans of Murakami, contemporary Japanese fiction and anyone crazy for cats.GIFTING SMALL FORMAT HB WITH ILLUSTRATIONS: Stunning package for discerning lovers of cat narratives and tender, humorous storytelling - contains exquisite line-drawings to make this an irresistible gift for cat lovers.THE COMPS: TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES (110k TCM), THE GUEST CAT (170k TCM), THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS (30K TCM) CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN (50K TCM)INTERNATIONAL: Sold in 14 territories; US rights sold at auction to S&S US. Makoto Shinkai is the famous filmmaker of YOUR NAME and a huge recognisable name among Manga and anime fans across Japan and the Far East.

The perfect curl-up gift for cat-lovers

'Compassionate and touching' DAILY MAIL

'Goes to show how cats will save us all' Nick Bradley, author of The Cat and the City

'Totally beguiling' OBSERVER
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On the outskirts of Tokyo, in a neighbourhood crossed by a commuter railway, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times.

A cat named Chobi sends silent messages of courage to a young woman, willing her to end a faltering relationship; a gifted artist fatally misunderstands her boss's enthusiasm for her paintings; a manga fan shuts herself away after the death of her friend, while her cat Cookie hatches a plan to persuade her outside; a woman who has dedicated her life to a distant husband learns a lesson in independence from her cat.

Against the urban backdrop of humming trains and private woes, SHE AND HER CAT explores the gentle magic of the everyday. Populated by both the friendly and the feral, it reveals - with heartstopping clarity and warmth - how even in our darkest moments, community and connection may lead us to a happier place.

***Includes four fabulous illustrations***

'A beautiful, uplifting novel. As mesmerizing as it is strange' SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE

'A gem, written with deep insight and finely attuned to the ways of cats and their humans. An absolute delight' HAZEL PRIOR author of Call of the Penguins

Totally beguiling, with a lightness of touch to the way these yarns handle our bonds with animalsA beautiful, uplifting novel. As mesmerising as it is strangeA gem, written with deep insight and finely attuned to the ways of cats and their humans. Full of charm and wisdom, this book is absolute delight, and the perfect gift for any cat-lover.Touching and hugely heartwarming. Goes to show how cats can save us allSweet and with a subtle magicFilmmaker and writer Shinkai (Your Name) conceives a whimsical and moving linked collection...the author's depictions of the friendships between people and felines produces genuine wonder...sure to satisfy readers looking for a pick-me-upCompassionate and touching, it's slyly witty, sentimental and sweetLight-hearted and wistful