Iconic Transit Maps - The World's Best Designs

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Best-selling author, Mark Ovenden has curated this collection of iconic and historic subway, light rail, and streetcar maps from fifty of the world's most exciting cities. Dating from their earliest appearance 160 years ago he dissects the design decisions which led to today's intelligent wayfinding tools. Divided by continent, it features archival and modern maps from a dizzying array of locations-from Algiers and Cape Town; Boston and Chicago; Mexico City and Montreal; Bangkok and Beijing; Delhi and Doha; Amsterdam and Prague; to Auckland and Sydney. Perfect for the seasoned traveller, transit enthusiast, or anyone intrigued by the art and science of mapmaking this book provides a unique and informative exploration of urban mobility as it celebrates the functionality, universal appeal, and iconic status of transit maps.
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Stock Code PRE25.0
Author Ovenden M
ISBN13 9783791380254
Format Hardback
Height(mm) 308
Width(mm) 247
Page Count 192
Pictures 400
Publication Date 3 Sep 2024
Publication Status Available
Publisher PRESTEL
Record last updated 13/03/2025