The Booksellers (2019)

Directed by: D.W. Young

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: A fascinating look into the world of the rare book sellers of New York.

Kitty Cameos: Cats and books so often go together and this documentary is no exception. We are treated to a few quick shots of cats. First up is a calico cat owned by book seller David Bergman. The cat is seen in his apartment as he is talking on the phone.

The Booksellers - David Bergman with calico cat
The Booksellers - David Bergman's apartment with calico cat
The Booksellers - calico cat lying on table with pencil
The Booksellers - calico cat sitting on table

A photograph of a gray and white cat named Linda who used to live at the Skyline Books is shown.

The Booksellers - Skyline bookstore gray and white cat Linda

A gray cat is seen in the apartment of an elderly woman as Adam Weinberger is looking through her late husband’s collection.

The Booksellers - gray cat on steps in home
The Booksellers - gray cat on floor in home

Justin Schiller shows off a music box with stuffed animated creatures which could be kittens, but we’re not positive.

The Booksellers - music box with animatronic stuffed animals maybe kittens

There is a cat included on a cover which includes caricatures of Shiller and his business partner drawn by Maurice Sendak.

The Booksellers - Maurice Sendak illustrated cover with cat

Final Mewsings: Cats and books: the two essentials of life.

Many thanks to Ann-Marie for letting us know about the cats in this documentary!

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