Every picture in this book conveys a cat’s trust in the people who live with it. As if being a cheerful child, it is peaceful near a quiet, old man, as if a cat breathes into people. At the same time, the appearance of being close to people is very natural.
At the end of this book, Mr. Iwago wrote, “Cats can live by cuddling with humans.” This book will help you understand the meaning of the word.

This book features men and women of all ages living in different cultures in different countries and regions. What they have in common is that they love cats. Everyone seems calm and happy with a cat. The expressions of people and the peaceful atmosphere of the whole picture make us think about the deep bond between cats and humans, which is the same in different countries, and the meaning of humans living with cats.

Deserts, lakes, coasts, big cities … In this book, you can enjoy a variety of landscapes taken across five continents, and you can enjoy the feeling of reading after traveling around the world. What impresses me is the everyday scenery where cats and people live in peace in every country. Iwago’s camera certainly captures the beauty and preciousness of the scene that is being lost.

Book data
Title: “Stand by meow”
Mitsuaki Iwago
List price: 1600 yen + tax
Format: B5 variant
Issued by: Tatsumi Publishing Co., Ltd.
Release date: April 27, 2020

Country of photography
Tanzania, Morocco, Republic of Malta, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Fiji, Croatia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Italy, France, Switzerland, Romania, Moldova, Norway, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia , Indonesia, Bhutan, China, Singapore, USA, Canada, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Cuba (34 countries)