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New book explores connections between cats and humans

 October 21, 2024 at 3:51 PM PDT
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A cat, who lives at a Tijuana piñata store, is featured in "Cats of the World" by Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila.
Andrew Marttila
A cat, who lives at a Tijuana piñata store, is featured in "Cats of the World" by Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila.

On Midday Edition, we're exploring cats and culture.

In a new book of photos and essays called "Cats of the World," San Diego-based authors and cat welfare advocates Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila share the interconnectedness of cats and humans in every corner of the globe.

KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans sat down with Shaw and Marttila to discuss the inspiration behind the book.

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In their new book of photos and essays, San Diego-based authors and cat welfare advocates Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila delve into the different ways cats live and interact with humans around the world.