'Coco Le Chat' comes to life with photography by Paul Nathan and illustration by Jennifer Cascino. This Parisian pussycat is the world's most fashionable feline. She arrives in New York by private jet, her Louis Vuitton luggage packed with tutus and fascinators. Over the course of a week, she visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York City Ballet, Coney Island, Central Park, the Plaza Hotel, Barney's, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales and more. She is always dressed to the nines and often followed by the paparazzi who hail her the 'Kate Moss of cats.' But even as she lives it up in the city that never sleeps, Coco wishes for a friend to share her adventure with. AUTHOR: Photographer Paul Nathan was born in Auckland New Zealand. He has a degree in Art History and Art Theory from the University of Canterbury and has studied at the International Center for Photography (ICP) in New York. Nathan is concerned with the idea of transformation and identity. He has also published 'Generation Ink: Williamsburg, Brooklyn', ISBN 978098536802, 'Couture Dogs of New York', ISBN 978985136819, and 'Groomed', ISBN 9780985136840. His editorial work has been published in books, magazines, and newspapers around the world. Illustrator Jennifer Cascino is the founder of Famous Swan Productions, a graphic design and illustration studio that thrives on creating everything from integrated design for the advertising/publishing world to boutique business and start-up identity. For 13 years, Jen has art directed and designed for titles such as Details, Glamour, ELLE, and Architectural Digest. Illustration and fine art have always been a passion and are integral to her design process. Nadine Rubin Nathan began her career as editor-in-chief of Elle South Africa. After relocating to New York in 2004, she contributed to Harper's Bazaar and was senior editor at Assouline Publishing. Her fashion writing has also been published in the New York Times. This is her first children's book. SELLING POINTS: By mixing photography and illustration this book is elevated to an artistic production making it a natural choice for museum stores; it will appeal to children and adults alike, cat lovers, fashion lovers and those who appreciate photography and illustration With a light-hearted tone, this book introduces children (and adults!) to some of New York's iconic sites. It also focuses on the subjects of friendship and sharing 15 colour illustrations

Author Biography

Photographer Paul Nathan was born in Auckland New Zealand. He has a degree in Art History and Art Theory from the University of Canterbury and has studied at the International Center for Photography (ICP) in New York. Nathan is concerned with the idea of transformation and identity. He has also published Generation Ink: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Couture Dogs of New York and Groomed. His editorial work has been published in books, magazines, and newspapers around the world. Illustrator Jennifer Cascino is the founder of Famous Swan Productions, a graphic design and illustration studio that thrives on creating everything from integrated design for the advertising/publishing world to boutique business and startup identity. For 13 years, Jen has art directed and designed for titles such as Details, Glamour, ELLE, and Architectural Digest. Illustration and fine art have always been a passion and are integral to her design process. Author Nadine Rubin Nathan began her career as editor-in-chief of Elle South Africa. After relocating to New York in 2004, she contributed to Harper's Bazaar and was senior editor at Assouline Publishing. Her fashion writing has also been published in the New York Times. This is her first children's book.