Metro Maps of the World - Hardcover

Ovenden, Mark

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1854142720 ISBN 13: 9781854142726

Publisher: Capital Transport Publishing, 2003

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The first collection of official, current maps and diagrams from 150 Underground, Subway, U-Bahn and Metro systems worldwide. This 136 page, full colour, hardback 'coffee table' book will suit everyone from the casual traveller to dedicated transport enthusiast; the design student to the industry specialist. 300 maps and photos including old, rare and historic maps, trace the design history of arguably one of the worlds most important sources of graphic information.

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Review:

....Mark Ovenden has scoured the globe, in his delightful book, to find the descendants of Harry Beck's London Underground map... -- The Observer, December 7 2003

...a beautifully illustrated study of the plans that help passengers navigate the world's metropolitan railway systems... -- The Times, November 1 2003

...a delightful new rainy-day book... -- The Guardian, November 11 2003

...an object lesson in information design.... -- Wallpaper Magazine, June 2004

...like a Conde naste traveller magazine for jetsetters with subterranean tendancies... -- Metro, July 12 2004

From the Publisher:

This great new edition is even more comprehensive than the last and includes some recently unearthed rarities plus many new contemporary diagrams from across the globe. An excellent companion to Mr Beck’s Underground Map by Ken Garland which focuses exclusively on the development of the London Underground map. Metro Maps Of The World unashamedly takes Mr Beck's diagram as a standard by which other subway maps can be held up against, whilst celebrating the diversity and ingenuity of designers worldwide.

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