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Transit Maps of the World: Every Urban Train Map on Earth
Mark Ovenden
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Description for Transit Maps of the World: Every Urban Train Map on Earth
Paperback. Using colourful graphics, this book traces the history of urban transport systems, including rare and historic maps, diagrams, and photographs. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: WG; WTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 278 x 15. Weight in Grams: 932.
Transit Maps of the World is the first, comprehensive collection of every rapid-transit system on earth. Using glorious, colourful graphics, Mark Ovenden traces the history of urban transport systems, including rare and historic maps, diagrams, and photographs. Transit Maps could not be more relevant to our modern existence. It uncovers the way many of us are able live and work day to day. It is an inspiring compendium for graphic designers and transport enthusiasts alike.
Transit Maps of the World is the first, comprehensive collection of every rapid-transit system on earth. Using glorious, colourful graphics, Mark Ovenden traces the history of urban transport systems, including rare and historic maps, diagrams, and photographs. Transit Maps could not be more relevant to our modern existence. It uncovers the way many of us are able live and work day to day. It is an inspiring compendium for graphic designers and transport enthusiasts alike.
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141981444
SKU
V9780141981444
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99-99
About Mark Ovenden
Mark Ovenden is a British writer and broadcaster. At the age of seven, he travelled alone ten miles on the London Underground, armed only with a map. He later gained entry to a Graphic Design course by submitting a reworking of the London tube map. His previous books are Great Railway Maps of the World, Metro Maps of the World, ... Read more
Reviews for Transit Maps of the World: Every Urban Train Map on Earth
A vibrant tip of the hat to the world's urban train systems
National Geographic Intelligent Traveller
An object lesson in information design
Wallpaper
Delightful
Guardian
Ovenden does what no other design history book has ever done. Transit Maps of the World is a must-have
The New York Times Book Review
The sort ... Read more
National Geographic Intelligent Traveller
An object lesson in information design
Wallpaper
Delightful
Guardian
Ovenden does what no other design history book has ever done. Transit Maps of the World is a must-have
The New York Times Book Review
The sort ... Read more