The art of cartographics : designing the modern map
- Bib ID:
- 7503119
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
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- Ultimo, NSW : Hardie Grant Travel/Explore Australia, 2017
- ©2016
- 255 pages : chiefly maps (chiefly colour) ; 31 cm
- ISBN:
- 9781741175615 (hardback)
- Summary:
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The Art of Cartographics is a stunning collection of maps that all have one thing in common: each design has taken the traditional map in a new direction, with exquisite results. Featuring geographical maps, fictional maps, and fresh and innovative approaches to cultural, economic and political maps, it presents the very best in rational beauty and invites the reader on a journey across the globe. This carefully curated book selects the most creative and interesting map design projects from around the world, and offers inspiration for designers and map-lovers alike. Covering themes including power, gentrification, literature, animals, plants and food, and showcasing hand-drawn, painted, digital, 3D sculpted and folded maps, The Art of Cartographics offers a slice of social history that is as beautiful as it is fascinating.
- Notes:
- Originally published under title: Cartographics : designing the modern map. Hong Kong : Sendpoints Publishing Co. Ltd., 2016.
- Subject:
- Also Titled:
- Designing the modern map
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2086 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2016
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