Second Edition of the critically acclaimed guide to every Metro, Subway, U-Bahn and Underground system in the world. Now with 144 pages and 600 illustrations (including 300 new and updated maps, diagrams and photo's), this full colour, hardback 'coffee-table' book will suit everyone from the casual traveller to dedicated transport enthusiast; the design student to the industry specialist. Lavishly illustrated with current, 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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....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
...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
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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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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By H. Robertson
Format:Hardcover
I was given this book as a present last week and have been dipping in to it every day since. It is not just a book of maps - it is a book about maps and the text really brings things together. Although it is worth buying just for the pictures it is actually worth reading as well
I have never really thought about underground maps as maps before - just diagrams, but this book really opened my eyes.
Underground maps are such a synthesis of design functionality and art and this book brings them alive.
I will never look at a London tube map in the same light again.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By "metrobert"
Format:Hardcover
Mark Ovenden has done an excellent job in compiling all the world's underground maps. He compares and analyzes the different styles, contrasts the maps with older, often rare historic editions. The most important metro cities are also illustrated with nice colour photos. All in all a great book for any metro enthusiats.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew Swain
Format:Hardcover
This book will appeal to so many different readers, from those casually browsing the excellent coloured diagrams...to those wanting to gain an insight into the history of how the metro-systems came about. You don't even have to be a connoisseur of the metro to enjoy this book. Use it as a reference or keep it on the coffee table, once you open the pages from the first to the last, you'll learn something new.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly about the maps and map making
The second edition dates from 2005 and features over 100 systems in its 144 pages. It does not draw a distinction between metros and suburban transit systems. Read more
Published on 16 May 2011 by Edith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive, colorful and creatively executed
This is one of the most amazing books you will ever own! An absolute MUST for anyone who has ever travelled in a foreign city and a revelation if you have never looked into the... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2005
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting by oh so predictable
Great idea for a book, great selection of material. As usual according to little-englander Mark, Johnny Foreigner (especially the French) is incompetent. Read more
Published on 21 April 2005 by Walter Sobchak
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hypnotic and brilliant
What more can I say? - Well, this is rather more than just a collection of maps, it amounts to an essay on design, showing how pure-topographical maps have become stylised to show... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2004 by Peter Fenelon
5.0 out of 5 stars
More than just a map book
I know the title may sound a bit anorakish, but you have to see this book to believe it. If you are a hardened traveller it is a complete must have. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2003 by Mr. B. S. Smith
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