"In the story of The Amazing Mr. Duke, artist Joseph McGee pays homage to a now deceased large black & white cat named Mr. Duke, who for years visited McGee's studio each evening as he worked. In McGee's make believe world Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera operate a small circus in Mexico. Adopting Mr. Duke as a kitten, they soon realize his amazing acrobatic skills and invite the silly-natured cat to join their circus." --From the book cover