Catastrophe — Anne Murayama

Catastrophe by Anne Murayama is a captivating photobook that captures the essence of street cats across Japan over the span of seven years, including the famed cat islands of Ainoshima, Sanagijima, and Tashirojima. The clever title not only incorporates "cat" but also highlights the unexpected joys and mischief cats bring. The gothic font and predominantly black page backgrounds create an oxymoron: tough-looking on the outside but soft on the inside, much like cats and their lovers. Dedicated to her late father and with thanks to her husband, this petite book is a tender homage to the cats that have touched her life.