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The Times, November 1 2003
...a beautifully illustrated study of the plans that help passengers navigate the world's metropolitan railway systems...
The Guardian, November 11 2003
...a delightful new rainy-day book...
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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
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
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
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 12 months ago by Edith
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
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
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
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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