Brilliant Maps, 9781846276637
Paperback
Maps revealing curious, surprising, and world-changing facts about our planet.

Brilliant Maps

an atlas for curious minds

$33.58

  • Paperback

    232 pages

  • Release Date

    29 November 2021

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Summary

Brilliant Maps: An Atlas of Intriguing Insights

Which nations host North Korean embassies? Where does death metal thrive? How many countries outrank California’s economy? Who drives on the “wrong” side? And where can lions still roam free?

Brilliant Maps offers a captivating journey through culture, history, politics, and fascinating trivia. Compiled by the editor of the renowned Brilliant Maps website, this unique atlas is both visually stunning and intellectually …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781846276637
ISBN-10:1846276632
Author:Ian Wright
Publisher:Granta Books
Imprint:Granta Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:232
Release Date:29 November 2021
Weight:555g
Dimensions:240mm x 158mm x 23mm
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Critics Review

This lovely [book]… pulls together fascinating statistics, which are illustrated superbly using a wonderful array of maps… the key to the book’s success is the mixture of serious, fun and thought-provoking maps… thoughtful, fun and beautifully illustrated guide to our constantly surprising planet… terrifically interesting stuff * Big Issue *A brilliant collection … Absolutely absorbing stuff, beautifully laid out * Four Shires Magazine *

About The Author

Ian Wright

Ian Wright runs Brilliant Maps, one of the most popular and most-visited cartographic sites on the internet. In addition to being a cartophile, he’s also a keen walker. In 2015, he combined these two passions to become the first person to walk all of the new expanded London Tube Map. Originally from Canada, he now lives in the UK.

Infographic.ly is a UAE based data-design and visualization agency that focuses on helping companies communicate data to its stakeholders clearly and effectively. Clients have included MasterCard, TED, Reebok and Uber, with designs being featured in publications around the world.

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