William S. Burroughs states in ?The Cat ?Inside,? ?My relationship with cats has saved me from a deadly, pervasive ignorance.? Originally published as a limited-edition volume, this is his moving and witty discourse on cats, one that combines deadpan routines and dream passages with a heart-warming account of his unexpected friendships with the many cats he has known. It is also a meditation on the long, mysterious relationship between cats and their human hosts, which Burroughs traces back to the Egyptian cult of the ?animal other.? With its street sense, arcane erudition, and whiplash prose, this book is a genuine revelation for Burroughs fans and cat lovers alike.