The Sky Atlas
The Greatest Maps, Myths and Discoveries of the Universe
$79.58
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
21 October 2019
Summary
‘Beautiful … endless, brilliant unforgettable stories’ Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 ‘Combining myth and science, this breathtaking book [is] packed with stunning images’ *Daily Mail*
After the enormous international success of The Phantom Atlas and The Golden Atlas, Edward Brooke-Hitching’s brilliant book unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during mankind’s quest to map the skies above us.
This rich…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781471178931 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1471178935 |
| Author: | Edward Brooke-Hitching |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 21 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 974g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 256mm x 202mm |
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Critics Review
‘A beautiful new book. There are endless brilliant unforgettable stories in the Sky Atlas. So poetic… full of maps and illustrations.’
‘A beautiful new book. There are endless, brilliant unforgettable stories in The Sky Atlas. So poetic… full of maps and illustrations.’ – Cerys Matthews * BBC Radio 6 Music *‘An incredible collection of cosmic maps, paintings and artefacts charting how we have imagined the heavens throughout history.’ * Big Issue *‘This exquisitely illustrated book features a millennia-spanning narrative that encompasses ancient mythology, philosophical cosmology and post-Copernican advancements in astronomy. Maps of earlier centuries are abuzz with fantastical creatures, the sun has a literal face, and the cosmic borderlands are rich with design flourishes. The book is a joy to flip through, every page a visual testament to cartographic artistry.’ * Wall Street Journal *
About The Author
Edward Brooke-Hitching
Edward Brooke-Hitching is the author of the critically acclaimed and bestselling books:
- The Phantom Atlas (2016)
- The Golden Atlas (2018)
- The Sky Atlas (2019)
- The Madman’s Library (2020)
- The Devil’s Atlas (2021)
All of his books have been translated into numerous languages. He is also the author of Fox Tossing, Octopus Wrestling and Other Forgotten Sports (2015).
He is a writer for the BBC series QI. A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and an incurable cartophile, he lives surrounded by dusty heaps of old maps and books in Berkshire.
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