Strange Maps by Frank Jacobs
Spanning many centuries, all continents and the realms of outer space and the imagination, this collection of 138 unique graphics combines beautiful full-colour illustrations with quirky statistics and smart social commentary. The result is a distinctive illustrated guide to the world. Brimming with trivia, deadpan humour and idiosyncratic lore, Strange Maps is a fascinating tour of all things weird and wonderful in the world of cartography.Frank Jacobs enjoys maps, but most atlases are too predictable for him. He collects and discusses a wide range of cartographic oddities. He is a journalist and writer who runs the Odd Maps blog. He is based in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780142005255 |
| ISBN 10 | 0142005258 |
| Title | Strange Maps |
| Author | Frank Jacobs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-11-26 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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