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by Jane Mount (Illustrator), Thessaly La Force (Editor)
100 writers, designers, chefs, artists, musicians, and other creatives share the books that have inspired and shaped their lives, to collectively form the ultimate reading list.
The books that we choose to keep and read can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, one hundred leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most. The books that define their dreams and ambitions and, in many cases, helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Rosanne Cash, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Tony Hawk, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered illustrations 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. "A bibliophilic feast for the eye, mind, heart and soul."―Kirkus "Charmingly illustrated. . . this is a book to savor and share."―Parade ". . . the ultimate creative person's reading list."―VogueAuthor Biography
Jane Mount is an artist and illustrator. Her paintings of bookshelves have caught the eye of media outlets like The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Daily Candy, and InStyle, among others. She lives in northern California with her husband and two cats.
Thessaly La Force is a writer and editor who has worked at The Paris Review, The New Yorker, and the New York Public Library. She is currently attending the Iowa Writer's Workshop and is working on a collection of short stories about objects and aesthetics. Thessaly divides her time between Iowa City and New York City; she also has two cats and shares a birthday with Jane.
Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 1 x 7.3 x 9.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 13, 2012
