Ian Hughes is a graphic designer working within all genres of publishing and has been involved with book design since leaving Ravensbourne College of Art and Design many years ago. He was art director (for 16 years) at one of the UK’s leading publishers, before setting up his own business in 2001 – Mousemat Design Limited. He has designed and typeset well over a thousand books throughout his career, for many high-profile authors. When relaxing, he enjoys cooking. Particularly the bit when you put on some French lounge jazz and open a bottle of wine from the southern Rhône valley.