Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany
Bibliophile is the first book I made (published in 2018) with the wonderful art books team at Chronicle Books and with the guidance of my truly amazing editor Kate Woodrow from Present Perfect Literary. It was so much work and I learned SO MUCH, about the books, authors, bookstores, and libraries I researched, but also about myself. It has resonated with more people than I ever imagined, and that makes me so very happy.
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“Known for her colorful illustrations of iconic book spines, artist Jane Mount’s new book is a vivid ode to the world of literature. Along with illustrated reading lists on subjects ranging from food writing to feminism, there are delightful drawings of beloved bookstores and libraries, and even games and puzzles to test your bookish IQ.” —The Strategist
“Bibliophile is an illustrated celebration of all things book.” —Bustle
“Bibliophile is an absolute gift to book lovers, covering things like literary trivia, bookstore cats, profiles of bookish people, so many recommendations, and guides to beloved libraries and bookstores from around the world.” —Buzzfeed
“This quirky, whimsical and just plain fun ‘illustrated miscellany’ will be a welcome addition to any bookshelf—although it’s more likely to be off the shelf, thumbed through and smiled at, as one says, ‘Oh, I need to read that book!’ ” —USA Today
“Each page in Bibliophile will have you swooning. Illustrator Jane Mount brings her unique design aesthetic to book covers, bookstores, author profiles, and other fun inclusions like a round-up of writers’ pets and personality quizzes. Bibliophile is a visual ode to the literary world.” —Refinery29
“This whimsically illustrated guide to all things even tangentially book-related—from the most architecturally singular libraries to writer-owned bookstores and famous writers’ pets—should delight fans of literary minutiae, who will no doubt excel at the Five-Word Synopsis Quiz.” —The Washington Post
“This whimsically illustrated guide to all things even tangentially book-related—from the most architecturally singular libraries to writer-owned bookstores and famous writers’ pets—should delight fans of literary minutiae, who will no doubt excel at the Five-Word Synopsis Quiz.” —The Washington Post
OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION:
Searching for perfect gift for book lovers? Rejoice! Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany, is a love letter to all things bookish. Author Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. It's a must have for every book collection, and makes a wonderful literary gift for book lovers, writers, and more.
Readers of Jane Mount's Bibliophile will delight in:
Readers of Jane Mount's Bibliophile will delight in:
- Touring the world's most beautiful bookstores
- Testing their knowledge of the written word with quizzes
- Finding their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of books
- Sampling the most famous fictional meals
- Peeking inside the workspaces of their favorite authors