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Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany Kindle Edition

by Jane Mount (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,029 ratings
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Perfect gift for book lovers, writers and your book club

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 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

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

If you have read or own: I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life; The Written World: The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, and Civilization; or How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines; then you will want to read and own Jane Mount's Bibliophile.

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“A book of reading suggestions and nifty facts that’s teeming with colorful illustrations.” —Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

“A compendium of odd literary information. Such as: Irma Rombauer wrote The Joy of Cooking to get through a hard time after her husband’s suicide; the author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid wanted to be an agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; in a book cover design, Chip Kidd added an extra leg to the iconic Knopf borzoi and nobody noticed. Lavishly illustrated by Jane Mount, who loves painting books.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune

“One of the season’s standout gift selections.… Bibliophile is bliss for the book lover, from cover to cover.” —BookPage

“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 the perfect present for book lovers; it features illustrated reading lists (‘Cult Classics,’ ‘Special Powers,’ ‘A Sense of Place,’ etc.), recommendations from various bookish people, introductions to intriguing bookstores and architecturally adventurous libraries, peeks at Dylan Thomas’s writing room in Wales and James Baldwin’s house in the south of France, and so much more. Jane Mount has excellent literary taste—her lists combine contemporary classics with titles that deserve to be better known—and you’ll enjoy hunting for the spines of your favorite books while taking notes for future reading.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Bibliophile is a tribute to the written word…the perfect addition to any serious book-lover’s shelf.” —Parade

“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

“Filled with fascinating facts and interesting information. Paging through it is like looking through your favorite bookstore: there are secrets behind every corner/page.… If you love reading about books and want a fun, light-hearted, and beautiful way to do it, I highly recommend Bibliophile for one more book to add to your bedside bookstack.” —Geekdad

“Over the years Jane Mount has made a huge impact on the book-loving internet with coverage in just about every book and design blog out there, and there’s good reason. Her artwork is heartening and warm, positive and book-celebratory. Her new book, Bibliophile, is a wonderful look at her work, and Mount takes readers behind the scenes of favorite writers’ spaces and shelves, bookstores, and their literary cats. It’s an airy and charming and beautiful book.” —Fine Books Collections

“In Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany, artist Jane Mount embraces all things bookish in an absolutely charming volume that will delight book lovers of all stripes. ‘The goal of this book is to triple the size of your To Be Read pile,’ Mount writes in the introduction. Gorgeous illustrations, thematically linked and annotated book stacks, literary quizzes, recommendations from writers, editors, booksellers, librarians and more—lots more—guarantee Mount will meet her goal and then some.” —Shelf Awareness

“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

“Every bibliophile needs the beautifully illustrated Bibliophile by Jane Mount on their shelf.” —Hello Giggles

“Bibliophile is a coffee table–worthy collector’s item that the bookiest of book nerds (me! me! me!) can delight in. Jane Mount, known for her ‘Ideal Bookshelf’ prints, delivers an illustrated peek into famous bookstores, portraits of top authors’ pets, best-in-genre bookshelves and famous fictional meals, among many more literary bits and bites I can’t wait to dig in to.” —Canadian Living

“This hardcover title by Jane Mount will delight book lovers. The inspiring compilation surprises with beautiful and whimsical illustrations that peek into beloved bookstores, re-create famous fictional meals and challenge with literary quizzes.” —the Seattle Times

“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

”As a ‘shy, dorky kid with few friends,’ Mount turned to books and fell in love with them as physical objects. They also became her muses and she began drawing covers, hundreds of which she offers here, a testament to her abiding affection.” —The New York Times Book Review

About the Author


Jane Mount is an illustrator, designer, and founder of Ideal Bookshelf, a company that makes things for people who love books. She lives on Maui, in Hawaii.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DMCBCDP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC; Illustrated edition (September 11, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 11, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 81310 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 936 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,029 ratings

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Jane Mount is an illustrator/designer/writer/thingmaker, and particularly makes things for people who love books. She is the founder of Ideal Bookshelf, and the author and illustrator of Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany (Chronicle Books, 2018), and the illustrator and co-author (with Jamise Harper) of Bibliophile: Diverse Spines (Chronicle Books, 2021) and My Ideal Bookshelf (Little, Brown, 2012). She lives in a log cabin on Maui with her husband, three weird cats, and a speckled dog.

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The illustration it's pretty awesome. The paper quality . The binding, and the historical facts, covered within the book would be appreciated by book lovers. Theres pages covering bookish people recommendation, book stores thats made an impact in the city. Author bios, top books by genre and so much more. A coffee table piece that a wealth of information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure trove for booklovers everywhere.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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An absolutely delightful book for all those who love books, bookstores, libraries, writers, people who make books available for those who may not otherwise have access to them, and people who consider reading one of life’s greatest treasures. The writer, bookstore owner, and book jacket designer bios are succinct but informative, and the book is well structured for both a first read and later referrals. The author’s illustrations and sketches are visual treats – she even provides sketches of the houses in which beloved writers lived, along with renderings of the rooms in which they wrote, and the pets that inspired them. While the book certainly serves as a definitive source for books you might want to explore, it’s much more than that. It’s an homage to writing and writers as well as to reading and readers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for book lovers
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
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The book promises to add even more books to your list of ‘to read’ books. And it did. I counted at least 63 new books added to my Goodreads. And am sure I missed a few.

The illustrations are adorable. The stories about bookstores, writers and even writer pets are inspiring. And every time I thought to myself ‘what other categories or genres can this book recommend next? They must have run out by now’, I was delighted to find more.

Love love love love this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The book I’ve been waiting for!
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022
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Do you like books? Do you like books about books? Are you always on the lookout for your next great read? Then this is for you!

This book has a little bit of everything: reading lists based on genres, bookstores across the globe, stunning libraries, info about authors’ writing rooms, and even a bookish quiz! Whether you’re wanting to reminisce about childhood favorites, find a new book, plan a bookish adventure, or just look at all of the pretty covers and illustrations, this is a must-have for any book-lover’s shelf. (There’s also a Bibliophile book with diverse books, so the fun continues!)
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Elysa
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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"Bibliophile" is so pretty. I liked the variety of lists and topics. It's a lovely snapshot of great books of the world and all the spaces book lovers love.
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Carole Tyson
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect gift for any reader!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
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I ordered by mistake..it is an incredible book!!! A perfect book- lover's or illustrator's delight.
I can't put it down!!!

I also bought note cards by same illustrator....and love them!

Great for gifts!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
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This is a beautiful book, one to be read a few pages at a time to drink it all in.
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Megan Lebesch
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book I recommend to any fellow book lover!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2019
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This book was a beautiful and wonderful collection full of all the things that draw me in as a bookworm including information about Libraries and Bookstores around the world, furry companions, pictures of stacks of books, various bookish anecdotes and of course lots of possible books to read or revisit.
The artistry in this book is amazing and I loved pouring over every page as well as learning a variety of information on authors, the publishing world and generally reveling in being so lucky to be a bookworm.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read whether is be once in a while or constantly and to those who enjoy bookish art! This is a book that every bookworm should have a chance to look through and maybe even add to their collection!
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Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful treat for book lovers & filled with gorgeous illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
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Wow! My copy arrived just a couple days ago, and I was delighted from the moment I opened it. What a gorgeous book, cover to cover! It is full of wonderful tidbits and will delight any book lover. It really feels like the author herself is fascinated by every part of the book world. Somehow she knew just what nuggets of information and details would be the most interesting and engaging.

I've been digging into the lists and anecdotes, which are made so much more special and vibrant by the author's wonderful illustrations. The variety of lists was a fun surprise, with lots of categories that I hadn't even thought of before, and the book has already lengthened my "to read" list considerably!

I really love the book, and I'm definitely buying extras as gifts for the book lovers in my life!
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Alejandra Díaz Infante
5.0 out of 5 stars La mejor compra que un amante de libros puede hacer
Reviewed in Mexico on February 13, 2023
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Está increíble! Los dibujos son excelentes, es fácil de leer y súper entretenido, con datos increíbles e interesantes que no sabías que querías saber.
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5.0 out of 5 stars La mejor compra que un amante de libros puede hacer
Reviewed in Mexico on February 13, 2023
Está increíble! Los dibujos son excelentes, es fácil de leer y súper entretenido, con datos increíbles e interesantes que no sabías que querías saber.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait !
Reviewed in France on July 10, 2021
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Le livre parfait si vous vous intéressez à la littérature et que vous souhaitez augmenter votre pile à lire. les illustrations sont sublimes et il y a tout de même beaucoup de textes. c'est parfait !
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Raquel
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute e interesante
Reviewed in Spain on June 15, 2021
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Me encanta este libro ilustrativo donde te habla hasta de las mascotas de algunos/as escritores/as. Está todo dividido por categorías, que si librerías del mundo, libros de feminismo, libros de distopias, clásicos, etc. Todo es ilustrativo explicando un poco cada página. Las listas de los libros por categorías son filas ilustrativas de dichos libros. Es súper interesante aunque conozco casi todo, porque esto depende tu nivel de lectura. La idea es muy buena, es muy bonito y entretenido para tenerlo en el salón con el resto de libros ilustrados para invitados/as, y ojear de vez en cuando. Está más dedicado al público estadounidense, pero es mi segunda casa, porque mi pareja es de Illinois, y conozco bien EEUU. De todas maneras, lo recomiendo para todo el mundo, sin importar eso.
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sharon johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Hints, tips and trips on a reading journey!
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2018
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Love this book read it cover to cover in a couple of hours. Packed full of resources to discover your next favourite read. Graphics are delightful, they forgot to include one great Canadian bookstore.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2019
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REVIEW: BIBLIOPHILE BY JANE MOUNT

Title: Bibliophile – An Illustrated Miscellany

Author: Jane Mount

Pages: 224 Pages

Publisher: Chronicle Books

The Blurb

Searching for perfect book lovers gifts? 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:

Touring the world’s most beautiful bookstoresTesting their knowledge of the written word with quizzesFinding their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of booksSampling the most famous fictional mealsPeeking inside the workspaces of their favorite authors

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

If you have read or own: I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life; The Written World: The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, and Civilization; or How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines; then you will want to read and own Jane Mount’s Bibliophile.

(AMAZON BLURB)

The Review

For my 35th birthday I bought myself a gift. I bought myself Bibliophile by Jane Mount. I saw it, I weighed up the pros and cons of spending a fair bit of money on a book and I decided that yes, I deserve the book, it’s my birthday and you cannot take the money with you. All of this was a fruitless action because the moment I saw Bibliophile I knew it would be mine.

Bibliophile is made up of gorgeous illustrations, lists, shops to visit, bookish history and the all powerful cover design. You get so much from this book – including another load to add to your TBR pile.

I have read a lot of books about books and Bibliophilehas to be one of my favourites. It is so tactile and beautifully put together. It is an absolute treat.

Go on, treat yourself. You deserve it!

Bibliophile – An Illustrated Miscellany by Jane Mount is available now.
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