RIP. He's better known for his works about people and sex, but I know him from his book "Catwatching", which is a very thoughtful observational study of cats.

Little tidbit that isn't mentioned in the article: he was a consultant on the film Quest for Fire and developed movement patterns and gestures for the actors.

The infamous orgasm episode (NSFW): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RkhQsGCXco

His anthropological views raised more questions than answers, challenging us to ponder just how far modern humankind had progressed from our days of living in caves and hovels, dressed rudimentally in animal hair. His conclusions could be arbitrary, but nevertheless provocative.

I'm grateful to him for many great reads.

Morris' autobiography "Animal Days" (1979) is a very charming account of his early life and career, in case someone wishes to take this occasion to read more about that than appears in the obituary.

On of Swindon's more illustrious sons.

“The Naked Ape” is seminal work. When I found it in the bargain bin of used bookstore I was incensed!

I'll never forget his theory about the origin of the heart symbol.

Is this the same guy who wrote Peoplewatching (Manwatching, I believe, is what it was called earlier)?

Changed my life. Even if his theories were wrong, it was eye opening

"Morris had spent his national service lecturing soldiers in fine arts"

Imagine trying to explain impressionism to some conscript squaddies.

The Naked Ape

so fine!

Is this the same guy who wrote Peoplewatching?