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HOME » Best Christchurch Cat Pictures in Quake Cats (Book Review)

Best Christchurch Cat Pictures in Quake Cats (Book Review)

05/10/2014 by Marjorie Dawson 9 Comments

Meet the Quake Cats.

Our next post was not meant to be a book review but when we spotted this stunning book about the cats who survived the earthquakes in Christchurch, here in New Zealand, in 2010 and 2011 we knew it was a must have and a must read – for its stories and its exceptional pictures. Both were gathered by Craig Bullock , a professional photographer, and it is his photographs that bring this book and its many cats vibrantly to life.

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Craig Bullock – Cookie

Quake Cats Portraits

Many of the photographs of the quake cats are astonishingly beautiful colour portraits, each a perceptive character study, either a portrait or image that captures the essence of cat character and surroundings. One of the cats is a real escape artist see here.

The images are matched by text that not only tells the cat’s story but reflect how life was for people.  One couple left Christchurch but returned to ‘their city’ and were reunited with their missing cat; one lady founded RedZoneCats to reunite cats and families and rehome others work that still goes on today. The staff at the Orana Wildlife Park who, with family members in the central city to worry about, checked every single cage of the animals in their care and looked after visitors to ensure their safety.

Craig Bullock - Roley
Craig Bullock – Roley

Quake Cats – Their Stories

The Maine Coone’s, Cornish Rex’s, the tripods and tabbies, the wonderful black cats that fill the pages of this wonderful book, show you how much love people have for their cats, the commitment to their safety and care.  Many cats have changed because of the quakes and owners speak about these changes, how some indoor cats now want to be outdoor, others run from strangers or loud noises, but everyone cat is loved and cared for with patience, love and quite a bit of courage as Christhurch has had 14,000 aftershocks in the years since.

If you can get this book DO SO. Read it and enjoy the exquisite photographs, the marvelous stories and resilience of cats and their people.

Quake Cats – Craig Bullock

ISBN 978-1-77553-555-5
Random House, New Zealand

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Meet Marjorie, Writer and Photographer

Portrait by a window with teddy bears Taken with a smartphone.Marjorie is a cat lover, photographer and smartphone moviemaker who loves sharing her knowledge with learners.

Marjorie is a Cat Writers’ Association Professional member, CWA Muse® Medallion and Certificate Winner, and winner of the CWA Kuykendall Image Award for her photography.

 

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  1. Savannah's Paw Tracks says

    10/10/2014 at 5:42 am

    OMC! What a totally brilliant idea for a book!

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  2. Nerissa's Life says

    08/10/2014 at 5:57 am

    That sounds like a BEAUTIFUL book, for sure.

    You know, I hadn’t realized that the earthquakes were that long ago. Seems like only yesterday that I was worried ’bout cats and peeps in New Zealand because of them.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  3. Kitties Blue says

    07/10/2014 at 2:39 am

    This book sounds quite incredible, and Mom says that she is definitely going to look for it. XO, Lily Oliiva, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  4. Queen Missy of Missylandia says

    06/10/2014 at 9:24 pm

    Sounds like a very lovely book indeed. So happy these kitties survived.

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  5. meowmeowmans says

    06/10/2014 at 3:04 pm

    Wow, that book sounds amazing. Thank you for the review and recommendation!

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  6. The Swiss Cats says

    06/10/2014 at 8:08 am

    That sounds like a must-read ! Purrs

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  7. Summer says

    06/10/2014 at 4:22 am

    Wow, that sounds like an amazing book!

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  8. Brian says

    06/10/2014 at 3:57 am

    That really looks most wonderful!

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  9. Austin Towers says

    06/10/2014 at 1:20 am

    I think this should be a must read!! Will check it out! But I think mum might have to buy some tissues!!

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