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The Curious Map Book
Author | : Ashley Baynton-Williams |
Publsiher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2015-10-20 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780226237299 |
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Since that ancient day when the first human drew a line connecting Point A to Point B, maps have been understood as one of the most essential tools of communication. Despite differences in language, appearance, or culture, maps are universal touchstones in human civilization. Over the centuries, maps have served many varied purposes; far from mere guides for reaching a destination, they are unique artistic forms, aides in planning commercial routes, literary devices for illuminating a story. Accuracy—or inaccuracy—of maps has been the make-or-break factor in countless military battles throughout history. They have graced the walls of homes, bringing prestige and elegance to their owners. They track the mountains, oceans, and stars of our existence. Maps help us make sense of our worlds both real and imaginary—they bring order to the seeming chaos of our surroundings. With The Curious Map Book, Ashley Baynton-Williams gathers an amazing, chronologically ordered variety of cartographic gems, mainly from the vast collection of the British Library. He has unearthed a wide array of the whimsical and fantastic, from maps of board games to political ones, maps of the Holy Land to maps of the human soul. In his illuminating introduction, Baynton-Williams also identifies and expounds upon key themes of map production, peculiar styles, and the commerce and collection of unique maps. This incredible volume offers a wealth of gorgeous illustrations for anyone who is cartographically curious.
Paterson s Guide Book to the United Kingdom with Maps and Plans
Author | : John Merrylees |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 800 |
Release | : 1885 |
Genre | : England |
ISBN | : OXFORD:590675695 |
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Catalogue of Books Maps Plates on America and of a Remarkable Collection of Early Voyages
Author | : Frederik Muller & Cie |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 634 |
Release | : 1872 |
Genre | : America |
ISBN | : UCAL:$B316898 |
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Catalogue of Books Maps Plates on America and of a Remarkable Collection of Early Voyages Offered for Sale by Frederik Muller at Amsterdam
Author | : Frederik Muller |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 454 |
Release | : 1872 |
Genre | : America |
ISBN | : KBNL:KBNL03000336038 |
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Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds 100 New Ways to See the World Maps for Curious Minds
Author | : Ian Wright |
Publsiher | : The Experiment, LLC |
Total Pages | : 181 |
Release | : 2019-11-05 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781615196265 |
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A singular atlas of 100 infographic maps from thought-provoking to flat-out fun. And don’t miss the next book in the series, North American Maps for Curious Minds! Publisher’s note: Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds was published in the UK under the title Brilliant Maps. Which countries don’t have rivers? Which ones have North Korean embassies? Who drives on the “wrong” side of the road? How many national economies are bigger than California’s? And where can you still find lions in the wild? You’ll learn answers to these questions and many more in Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds. This one-of-a-kind atlas is packed with eye-opening analysis (Which nations have had female leaders?), whimsical insight (Where can’t you find a McDonald’s?), and surprising connections that illuminate the contours of culture, history, and politics. Each of these 100 maps will change the way you see the world—and your place in it.
Vargic s Miscellany of Curious Maps
Author | : Martin Vargic |
Publsiher | : Harper Design |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2015-12-01 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 006238922X |
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A remarkable, fascinating and beautiful visual guide to the world as you have never seen it. Vargic’s Miscellany of Curious Maps is a wonderfully weird collection of meticulous and striking cartographic creations, such as the infamous Map of Stereotypes. Based on a Westerner’s stereotypical view of the world, Slovakian artist and cartophile Martin Vargic assigns more than two thousand labels and prejudices to cities, states, countries, continents, oceans and seas on a large-scale, visually stunning world map, which alone took more than four months to create. The conceptual Map of the Internet and the Map of Sports are exquisite and surprising, and infographic maps showing the number of heavy-metal bands per capita, the probability of getting struck by lightning, average penis length, and the number of tractors per 1,000 inhabitants make it hard not to share with the person next to you. Including more than 70 maps, four foldout maps and two oversized removable posters, this book is a treasure trove of unexpected facts of our quirky, glorious and diverse big beautiful world.
Bibliotheca Grenvilliana Or Bibliographical Notices of Rare and Curious Books Forming Part of the Library of Thomas Grenville
Author | : John Thomas Payne |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 474 |
Release | : 1842 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : ONB:+Z225002900 |
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Brilliant Maps
Author | : Ian Wright |
Publsiher | : Granta Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Atlases |
ISBN | : 1846276616 |
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See the world anew with this unique and beautifully designed infographic atlas.