Jane Mount

Jane Mount is an artist, illustrator, designer, and writer known for her bookish art and creations for people who love books. She is the founder of Ideal Bookshelf and has authored and illustrated several books, including 'Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany,' 'Books Make Good Friends,' and 'My Ideal Bookshelf.' Her work has been featured in various media outlets, and she has also co-authored books with Jamise Harper and Thessaly La Force. Mount's art often features her signature bookstack style. She was born in Atlanta, lived in Manhattan, and is now based in Maui, Hawaii, where she resides with her husband and pets. She studied anthropology at Davidson College and has co-founded companies, including Bolt.com. Mount also takes classes and workshops to learn new skills, currently focusing on ceramics.