ART WORK ~ BOOKS
 Earmark's John D'ear (JD) |
 Water Color by Writedesign |
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Earmark's Eye Candy ~ Charm & Painting
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 Oil Painting by Buddy McCue |
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Above: Time For A Wee Dram ~ Below: Queen Mother
By John Grant Smithson
(Queen Mother Print features Earmark Cattery kittens.)
All wood Scottish Fold wall plaque by My Intarsia
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 Painted River Rock by Mona Truhlar |
~ Scottish Fold Art Work ~
(By Various Talented Artists)
~ Cat Books ~
To See The Books That Feature Earmark Scottish Folds ~
Check Out Our FOLDS IN THE NEWS Page.
Earmark's Half Moon Bay (aka: Baby) is in the 2nd ICHC Book. See her picture in the "Folds In The News".
To read more about Scarlett, check out our SHOW & TELL webpage.
"NORTON"
The Norton Trilogy, originally published as three separate volumes -- The Cat Who Went to Paris, A Cat Abroad, and The Cat Who'll Live Forever--is now in a single volume, with an all new foreword by the author.
When a small, gray (and impeccably handsome) kitten with folded ears entered Peter Gethers's life, he became a reformed cat-hater overnight. But little did he know the effect this new pal, soon-to-be named Norton, would have on his future: celebrity encounters, transatlantic, jet-setting excursions, and lessons about love and commitment that extended way beyond the usual relationship between a man and his feline.
The Norton Trilogy is the complete chronicles of Norton, the perfect Scottish Fold who won the hearts of hundreds of thousands through the endearing tales of his adventures with his not-so-perfect human in the three bestselling titles, The Cat Who Went to Paris, A Cat Abroad, and The Cat Who'll Live Forever. Bound together in one complete volume for the first time, these books let readers revel in Norton--his loveable nature, rebellious streak, and very uncatlike demeanor--and follow his often hilarious escapades across two continents.
From outshining Sir Anthony Hopkins at a movie premiere in the Hamptons and being feted with a Pounce pizza at Spago by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, to making canine friends at the dog run in Washington Square Park and charming the hotel staff at the ritzy Tremoille Hotel in Paris, Norton's uncanny genius and unique relationship with the author touch everyone they meet.
Traveling together through France, Italy, Holland and Spain, and culminating in their last cross-country trip in America, we learn about Norton's deeply moving last days and the lessons they taught his devoted human about death and grief and how to appreciate the joyful times we have here on earth.
The Norton Trilogy is more than a story about a cat--it is a tribute to true friendship and the extraordinary bond between people and their pets.
Peter Gethers, in addition to being the chronicler of his wonderful Scottish Fold cat Norton, is a novelist, screenwriter, and book publisher. He is the author of two novels, The Dandy and Getting Blue. Under the pseudonym Russell Andrews, he is the author of four internationally bestselling thrillers: Gideon, Icarus, Aphrodite and Midas.
The Amazing Story of
Dewey Readmore Books
Dewey Readmore Books was the famous cat from the Spencer Public Library, in Spencer, Iowa. Dewey used his cunning cat-like ways to unite a town, and just by being himself, attracted a legion of fans from all over the world.
Dewey's story is an amazing one, and Dewey was, without a doubt, an amazing and very special cat. On a freezing morning in Iowa in January of 1988, Vicki Myron arrived at work to find a frost bitten orange kitten in the book return bin. Apparently, someone had stuffed him in the slot and left him there.
That kitten would, over the next 19 years until his death, bring comfort, joy, and harmony to the library staff and patrons. In fact, as their beloved resident library cat, his influence would spread to the entire town of Spencer, and eventually the world.
Dewey is a book by Vicki Myron that tells the whole story of Dewey Readmore Books. How Vicki found him on that cold day, how Dewey won her heart and the hearts of many, and how she eventually had to watch him take his last breath in her arms 19 years later. It also is a story of a bit of history, the transformation of people and a town, a story of hope, and is a must read for cat lovers everywhere.
Our Mascots
"Baker & Taylor"
There is a long tradition of cats living in libraries, probably going back to the ancient Egyptian library in Alexandria. In the 19th Century, the British government paid libraries to keep cats, because they kept rodents from eating the glue and binding off of books. Nowadays, cats still like libraries as nice warm places with plenty of nooks and crannies. And, libraries like to have cats around while librarians do their work.
Although both are gone now, 'Baker' and 'Taylor' were the pride of the Douglas County Public Library in Minden, Nevada. Baker joined the library staff in 1983, much to the delight of patrons and the despair of would-be rodents. Taylor's position was created two month later through a grant from Baker & Taylor, Inc. Together they carried on the long tradition of working library cats.
Baker and Taylor spent much of their time at the checkout counter where they restored disorder to overly quiet afternoons. The library saw a constant parade of people who dropped by from great distances just to see the cats.
Baker and Taylor claim a pedigree of the Scottish Fold persuasion, which is known for distinctive turned-down ears, gentleness, and abundant personality. Characteristics include a thick, short coat, broad cheeks, powerful build, massive round head, and well-rounded whisker pads.
In 1988, Baker and Taylor became the official mascots of Baker & Taylor, Inc. The pair have been immortalized on posters, tote bags, calendars, note cards, and other materials that we continue to distribute at trade shows and press events.
Until their passing in the mid 1990's, Baker and Taylor provided great joy and entertainment for staff and patrons alike, and continue to represent the strength and excitement of Baker & Taylor, Inc.
