My Ideal Bookshelf - Hardcover

La Force, Thessaly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316200905 ISBN 13: 9780316200905

Publisher: Little, Brown US, 2012

Synopsis

The books that we choose to keep--let alone read--can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In MY IDEAL BOOKSHELF, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most-books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. With colourful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.

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Review:

"The artist Jane Mount has been creatingbookshelf portraiture, documenting the contents of private collections incharming gouache-and-ink paintings."

--The Book Bench, New Yorker.com

"The artist Jane Mount has been creating bookshelf portraiture, documenting the contents of private collections in charming gouache-and-ink paintings."

--The Book Bench, New Yorker.com

." . . a happy and inspiring conversation starter."--Publisher's Weekly

"a perfect coffee table book. . ."--Publisher's Weekly

"a perfect coffee table book. . ." "Publisher's Weekly""

"The books we cherish speak volumes about us, and the delightful new hardcover My Ideal Bookshelf offers a peek at those that have shaped the lives of dozens of celebrities, including rocker Patti Smith, writer Malcolm Gladwell, and skateboarder Tony Hawk, who says his choices 'are about pushing the boundaries of the mainstream.' Charmingly illustrated by Jane Mount, this is a book to savor and share."--Parade

"a perfect coffee table book. . ."--Publisher's Weekly

." . . so addicting and thoughtful it makes a solid mainstream case for bookshelf porn."---Chicago Tribune

"A perfect gift for avid and reluctant readers alike--a celebration of the depth and breadth of the written word's shaping of our lives that will guide readers to new favorites while simultaneously causing them to think about their own ideal bookshelves."--Shelf Awareness

"A bibliophilic feast for the eye, mind, heart and soul."--Kirkus

Book Description:

A star-studded line-up of writers, artists, designers, musicians, and chefs discuss their favorite books, with irresistible paintings by artist Jane Mount.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown US
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0316200905
• ISBN 13: 9780316200905
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272
• Illustrator: Mount Jane