My ideal bookshelf / art by Jane Mount ; edited by Thessaly La Force. - First edition. - 225pages 19cm

"The books that we choose to keep-let alone read-can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In THE 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 colorful 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"--

9780316200905

2012020016


Books and reading--Psychological aspects.
Books and reading--United States.
Books in art.
LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Publishing.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Editors, Journalists, Publishers.

Z1003 / .M985 2012

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