Join author and photographer Paul Barbera for a celebration of the launch of his book, Where They Purr: Creative Interiors and the Cats Who Call Them Home. Paul will be signing copies at the event; email roughdraftstaff@gmail.com if you’d like to reserve one and/or request a personalized copy to pick up afterward.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Cats can be notoriously aloof, yet they have a special knack for commanding a room. What can these curious creatures reveal about their owners' personal style and design sensibilities Where They Purr showcases 28 inspirational houses and their stylish interiors, along with the charismatic felines that call these places home. From a historic Victorian terrace to a modern farmhouse with panoramic vistas, an art-filled inner-city apartment to a cozy rental that melds classic pieces and clever design, discover each cat's domain and their predilection for sunlit nooks, midcentury furniture, or rooms with a view. Through stunning photography, Paul Barbera captures these enviable homes complemented by the enigmatic qualities of those most contrary of domestic companions: our cats.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Paul Barbera is an Australian-born, Kingston, New York-based lifestyle and interiors photographer. He has shot the studios and homes of architects, designers, and artists around the world, from Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma to Kelly Wearstler, Jonathan Adler, and Luis Barragán. Employing a minimalist approach, Barbera shoots in natural light and avoids complicated technical arrangements to capture emotional honesty in his subjects, which range from cultural anthropology to luxury living. Regularly commissioned throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe, Paul's work has been published in high-end publications such as Vogue Living, B on Appetit, the New Yorker, Stewart Living, and Elle Decor.