{"product_id":"the-illustrated-old-possum","title":"The Illustrated Old Possum","description":"About the Author\n\nThomas Stearns Eliot was born in St Louis, Missouri, in 1888. He settled in England in 1915 and published his first book of poems in 1917. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948. Eliot died in 1965.\n\nNicolas Bentley (1907-1978) lived in London and Somerset and 'drew the pictures' (to quote his famous byline) for more than seventy books.\n\nProduct Description\n\nCats! Some are sane, and some are mad.\nSome are good, and some are bad . . .\n\nThe original Old Possum's illustrations have been lovingly restored and are showcased in this beautiful new hardback edition, perfect for children and Eliot aficionados alike. These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and grown-ups. The collection inspired the musical Cats!, and features Macavity, Mr Mistofelees and Growltiger!\n\nBook Description\n\nThe Illustrated Old Possum: With illustrations by Nicolas Bentley is a stunning new illustrated edition of T. S. Eliot's much-loved classic Old Possum's Books of Practical Cats.","brand":"Faber \u0026 Faber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40597286060117,"sku":"9780571313082N","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/files\/3b119140-d8bb-4e2e-9bb1-ec92e68d2e01.jpg?v=1682500557","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-illustrated-old-possum","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}