Bibliophile

An Illustrated Miscellany

Jane Mount

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English

Chronicle Books
01 September 2018

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary companions; Gift books

Series: Bibliophile

Book lovers, rejoice! In this love letter to all things bookish, Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. Readers will:

Tour the world's most beautiful bookstores. Test their knowledge of the written word with quizzes. Find their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of books. Sample the most famous fictional meals. Peek inside the workspaces of their favourite authors.

A source of endless inspiration, literary facts and recommendations, and pure bookish joy, Bibliophile is sure to enchant book clubbers, English majors, poetry devotees, inspiring writers, and any and all who identify as bookworms.

Illustrated by: Jane Mount
Imprint: Chronicle Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 237mm, Width: 200mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 870g
ISBN: 9781452167237
ISBN 10: 1452167230
Series: Bibliophile
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Cancelled

Jane Mount is an award-winning illustrator and designer. She has exhibited her work nationally and sold prints through 20x200. In 2008, she founded Ideal Bookshelf, a company that makes things for people who love books, including paintings of books that have changed people's lives. Ideal Bookshelf has been praised by influencers including Brainpickings, The New Yorker, Buzzfeed, People magazine, goop, Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal, Mental Floss, NPR and The Paris Review. Her previous books include My Ideal Bookshelf (Hachette, 2012).

Reviews for Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany

At the heart of this handsomely produced, literary treasure trove of a book are 50 lovingly created book stacks of suggested reads, organised by theme, including 19th century classics, favourite fantasy novels, coming-of-age novels, children's picture books, feminist must-reads and essential cookbooks. -- The Bookseller Bibliophile.... is one of the season's standout gift selections. -- BookPage Jane's fascinating chapters are well-researched, well-written and incredibly up-to-date and varied, so it makes a great read as well as a beautiful object. -- Pretty Books