The world on paper

摘要

Tell me a story, or tell me who you are by depicting the world in your own manner. This is what maps are primarily about, going far beyond simple representations of space. Simon Garfield explains this to us in his On the Map: A Mind-Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks, constructing a definitive mosaic for cartography enthusiasts. As well as being ideal for all those who are fascinated by maps and the contours of the world, the book also offers light and entertaining insight for anyone interested in the evolution of cartographic language over the course of the centuries, along with its relationship with man and the culture that generated it.