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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Paris Underground is a history of the Paris Metro system in maps and pictures. It is very comprehensive in the way it is written and covers the subject, but extremely frustrating to a dedicated cartophile in that most of the maps are too small to read properly, and there is no map of the current Paris Metro with which to compare the historic maps. Even so, it is probably the best book on the subject in English.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is very much about the history of "branding" of the Paris Metro. It focuses on the type fonts, station designs, Signage, and maps. It covers over 120 years of history. This book is a useful reference for graphic design and product design students, but a little disappointing for the train buff.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Paris Metro Background History
21 Nov 2009
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This is an excellent and fully comprehensive of the historical events that led up to the building of the first metro line in Paris.
It then details the steady implementation of the planned network covering the whole of central Paris and also deals with the structures and stations.
Well wrtitten and very readable.
It then details the steady implementation of the planned network covering the whole of central Paris and also deals with the structures and stations.
Well wrtitten and very readable.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful historic perspective
16 Nov 2009
Format:Paperback
What a great way to realise a deeper understanding of the Paris metro system! The book gives the reader a moles-eye view of how it was created and developed through the years. I found the book totally captivating.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Excellent!
27 Dec 2009
Format:Paperback
If one expects a review of the rolling stock of the Paris Metro, skip this book. If you are interested in the looks, feels of the graphics used on their system - this is the book you are waiting for.
Just as in his other book, this is a study of transit maps especially Paris.
Hopefully this author will cross over to this side of the pond and do such a book om a system in the USA.
Just as in his other book, this is a study of transit maps especially Paris.
Hopefully this author will cross over to this side of the pond and do such a book om a system in the USA.
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