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Why North is Up
Map Conventions and Where They Came From
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This book is ideal for map enthusiasts, historians, and those curious about cartography’s development. It suits readers interested in geography, design, and the practical and artistic aspects of map-making. The conversational style and rich illustrations make it accessible to general readers as well as specialists and students in related fields.
Many people have a love of maps. But what lies behind the process of map-making? Here is an accessible and enlightening guide to the sometimes hidden techniques of map-making through the centuries.
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Many people have a love of maps. But what lies behind the process of map-making? How have cartographers through the centuries developed their craft and established a language of maps which helps them to better represent our world and help users to understand it?
This book tells the story of how widely accepted mapping conventions originated and evolved—from map orientation, projections, typography, and scale, to the use of colour, symbols, ways of representing relief, and the treatment of boundaries and place names. It charts the fascinating story of how conventions have changed in response to new technologies and ever-changing mapping requirements, how symbols can be a matter of life or death, why universal acceptance of conventions can be difficult to achieve, and how new mapping conventions are developing to meet the needs of modern cartography.
Why North is Up offers an accessible and enlightening guide to the sometimes hidden techniques of map-making through the centuries.
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Jerry Brotton calls the book ‘elegantly written and beautifully illustrated,’ essential for any map lover. Mike Parker praises its lively narrative and lavish illustrations, describing the book as both entertaining and enlightening for casual readers and enthusiasts. Sheetlines highlights the detailed illustrations and notes its appeal beyond just newcomers, praising the comprehensive exploration of mapping history from Ptolemy to modern crowd-sourced maps. Overall, reviewers commend the book's engaging style and informative content.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781851245192
Publisher: Bodleian Library
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 August 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bodleian Library
Illustration: 108 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 176.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 906g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Mick Ashworth is Director of Ashworth Maps and Interpretation Ltd and Consultant Editor to 'The Times Atlas of the World'. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
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