Brilliant Maps in the Wild

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Brilliant Maps in the Wild by Mike Higgins takes readers on an intriguing journey around the globe through a collection of beautifully crafted maps. This book uncovers fascinating geographical and social landscapes, offering insights into the diverse cultures and environments of the world. Exploring the intersection of art, science, and storytelling, it invites readers to see our planet in a refreshingly new light.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of geography and visual storytelling. It showcases a collection of imaginative maps that reveal hidden patterns and offer fresh insights into the natural world, making it perfect for nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

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Brilliant Maps in the Wild

From the publishers of Brilliant Maps, here is a cartographic journey through our planet's weirdest and most wonderful phenomena.

From the publishers of Brilliant Maps, here is a cartographic journey through our planet's weirdest and most wonderful phenomena.

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Which migrating birds fly the furthest?
Which nations have launched which animals into space?
Which countries' leaders don't believe in climate change?
Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted?
Where can you hug the world's oldest trees?
Where could you find the largest gatherings of cockroaches?

With maps that cover the entire globe, Wild Maps will delight lovers of maps and lovers of nature, as well as anyone with an interest in all that is fascinating and awe-inspiring in the world around us. Beautifully designed and illustrated, Wild Maps is an eye-opening celebration of our planet and the plants and animals with whom we share it.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783787104

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Manuel Bortoletti

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 825g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Mike Higgins has more than 20 years' experience editing and writing for news media organisations and publishers such as the Independent, Guardian, Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Conde Nast. He lives in south London.

Manuel Bortoletti is an award winning freelance graphic designer focused on editorial design, infographic, illustration and art direction. He lives in Venice. https://www.manuelbortoletti.com

Ian Wright runs Brilliant Maps, one of the most popular and most-visited cartographic sites on the internet. Originally from Canada, he now lives in the UK. www.brilliantmaps.com

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