Synopses & Reviews
Recommended by The New York Times Book Reviewand#160; ["This handsomely designed volume makes a case for the diagrams...provoking many 'aha moments.'"]
A collection of the most important ideas, theories, and concepts of all time
100 Diagrams That Changed the World is a fascinating collection of the most significant plans, sketches, drawings, and illustrations that have influenced and shaped the way we think about the world. From primitive cave paintings to Leonardo da Vinciand#8217;s Vitruvian Man to the complicated DNA helix drawn by Crick and Watson to the innovation of the iPod, they chart dramatic breakthroughs in our understanding of the world and its history. Arranged chronologically, each diagram is accompanied by informative text that makes even the most scientific breakthrough accessible to all.and#160;
Beautifully illustrated in full color, this book will not only inform but also entertain as it demonstrates how the power of a single drawing can enhance, change, or even revolutionize our understanding of the world. With its iconic images and powerful explanations, 100 Diagrams That Changed the World is perfect for readers of The History of the World in 100 Objects, and is the ideal gift for anyone interested in culture, history, science, or technology.and#160;
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and#8220;Ovenden does what no other design history book has ever done.
Transit Maps of the World is a must-have.and#8221;
and#8212;The New York Times Book Review
and#8220;Fantastic.and#8221;
and#8212;LA Times
and#8220;The perfect book.and#8221;
and#8212;USA Today
and#8220;Pure catnip.and#8221;
and#8212;William Grimes, The New York Times
and#8220;This book is the stuff that dreams are made of.and#8221;
and#8212;Newsday
and#8220;A fabulous collection. These maps are almost works of art, and can kindle a remembrance of a past trip or a dream of a future journey.and#8221;
and#8212;Seattle Times
and#8220;Impossibly nerdy and thoroughly compelling.and#8221;
and#8212;Kansas City Star
and#8220;This is the kind of book that would be incredibly fun to browse with kids as part of a world geography investigation--and also the sort of thing that makes great bedtime reading if you want to salt your dreams with the possibility of travel to distant cities. Sheer public transit/map porn!and#8221;
and#8212;Boingboing.com
and#8220;Fascinating!and#8221;
and#8212;Peter Greenberg, National Public Radio
and#8220;Even if you are not a "map person" this book makes it so easy to experience the unique perspective of rail-based transit. Artistically a treat with its interesting colors, shapes and design; it's a coffee table essential. Ovenden brings a unique perspective to maps and to travel in general. Transit Maps of the World is a must-read for the literary traveller.and#8221;
and#8212;Literary Traveller.com
and#8220;A vibrant tip of the hat to the world's urban train systems.and#8221;
and#8212;National Geographic Intelligent Traveller
and#8220;[L]ook no further for the next must-have book.and#8221;
and#8212;Very Short List
and#8220;The sort of book you couldn't imagine you needed until you got it and now you can't imagine how you could do without it . . . It's fantastic!and#8221;
and#8212;Robert Elms, BBC London
and#8220;Like a Conde Nast Traveler magazine for jetsetters with subterranean tendencies.and#8221;
and#8212;Metro
and#8220;Delightful.and#8221;
and#8212;The Guardian, London
and#8220;A beautifully illustrated study of the plans that help passengers navigate the worldand#8217;s metropolitan railway systems.and#8221;
and#8212;The Times, London
and#8220;An object lesson in information design.and#8221;
and#8212;Wallpaper
Synopsis
The delectable follow up to Transit Maps of the Worldandmdash; with a French twistA word-of- mouth sensation, Transit Maps of the World garnered rave reviews and offered delicious eye-candy to the many who devoured its lusciously designed pages. In Paris Underground, Mark Ovenden turns his attention to the famous Paris transit system with its inimitable Art Nouveau inspired stations and Art Deco signage. More than one thousand maps, diagrams, and photographsandmdash;historical and currentandmdash;along with fascinating factual tidbits and enthusiastic, informed commentary embellish this gorgeous cultural history of the Mandeacute;troandrsquo;s design and construction. Transit buffs, Francophiles, and anyone who appreciates beautiful design are sure to make Paris Underground the seasonandrsquo;s must-have volume.
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In this follow-up to the sensational "Transit Maps of the World," Ovenden now turns his attention to the famous Paris transit system with its inimitable Art Nouveau inspired stations and Art Deco signs.
Synopsis
Recommended by The New York Times Book Reviewand#160; ["This handsomely designed volume makes a case for the diagrams...provoking many 'aha moments.'"]
A collection of the most important ideas, theories, and concepts of all time
100 Diagrams That Changed the World is a fascinating collection of the most significant plans, sketches, drawings, and illustrations that have influenced and shaped the way we think about the world. From primitive cave paintings to Leonardo da Vinciand#8217;s Vitruvian Man to the complicated DNA helix drawn by Crick and Watson to the innovation of the iPod, they chart dramatic breakthroughs in our understanding of the world and its history. Arranged chronologically, each diagram is accompanied by informative text that makes even the most scientific breakthrough accessible to all.and#160;
Beautifully illustrated in full color, this book will not only inform but also entertain as it demonstrates how the power of a single drawing can enhance, change, or even revolutionize our understanding of the world. With its iconic images and powerful explanations, 100 Diagrams That Changed the World is perfect for readers of The History of the World in 100 Objects, and is the ideal gift for anyone interested in culture, history, science, or technology.and#160;
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Synopsis
Recommended by The New York Times Book Reviewand#160; ["This handsomely designed volume makes a case for the diagrams...provoking many 'aha moments.'"]
A collection of the most important ideas, theories, and concepts of all time
100 Diagrams That Changed the World is a fascinating collection of the most significant plans, sketches, drawings, and illustrations that have influenced and shaped the way we think about the world. From primitive cave paintings to Leonardo da Vinciand#8217;s Vitruvian Man to the complicated DNA helix drawn by Crick and Watson to the innovation of the iPod, they chart dramatic breakthroughs in our understanding of the world and its history. Arranged chronologically, each diagram is accompanied by informative text that makes even the most scientific breakthrough accessible to all.and#160;
Beautifully illustrated in full color, this book will not only inform but also entertain as it demonstrates how the power of a single drawing can enhance, change, or even revolutionize our understanding of the world. With its iconic images and powerful explanations, 100 Diagrams That Changed the World is perfect for readers of The History of the World in 100 Objects, and is the ideal gift for anyone interested in culture, history, science, or technology.and#160;
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A completelyand#160;updated and expanded edition of the cult bestseller, featuring subway, light rail, and streetcar maps from New York to Nizhny Novgorod and#160;
Transit Maps of the World is the first and only comprehensive collection of historical and current maps of every rapid-transit system on earth. In glorious, colorful graphics, Mark Ovenden traces the cartographic history of mass transitand#151;including rare and historic maps, diagrams, and photographs, some available for the first time since their original publication.and#160;
Now expanded with thirty-sixand#160;more pages, 250and#160;city maps revised from previous editions, and listings given from almost a thousand systems in total, thisand#160;is the graphic designerand#8217;s newand#160;bible, the transport enthusiastand#8217;s dream collection, and a coffee-table essential for everyone whoand#8217;s ever traveled in a city.
About the Author
Mark Ovenden is a British writer and broadcaster. At the age of seven, he traveled alone ten miles on the London Underground, armed only with a map. He later gained entry to a Graphic Design course by submitting a reworking of the London tube map. After working in journalism and media, life came full circle on the publication of his first book, TRANSIT MAPS OF THE WORLD. He lives in Paris, France, and London, England.
Praise for TRANSIT MAPS OF THE WORLD:
andldquo;More than impressive. Ovenden does what no other design history book has ever done.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;William Grimes, New York Times
andldquo;This is sheer public transit/map porn, and I'm in love.andrdquo; andmdash;Boing Boing
andldquo;Fantastic and oddballandhellip; includes every urban train map on the planet, along with thumbnail histories of the systems themselves.andrdquo; andmdash;LA Times
andldquo;A fabulous collection of historical and contemporary transit maps [that] can kindle a remembrance of a past trip or a dream of a future journey.andrdquo; andmdash;Seattle Times
andldquo;A vibrant 144-page tip of the hat to the worldandrsquo;s urban train systems. From the unusual Hamburg diagram, which lacks curves, to the pitchfork prongs of Buenos Aires, Ovenden navigates the history of maps...Lovelyandrdquo; andmdash;National Geographic
andldquo;Pure catnipandrdquo; andmdash;New York Magazine
andldquo;This book is the stuff that dreams are made of.andrdquo; andmdash;Newsday
andldquo;Forandhellip;urban transit freaks and fans comes the perfect book.andrdquo; andmdash;USA Today
andldquo;For the public transportation nut.andrdquo; andmdash;Washington Post
Praise for PARIS UNDERGROUND:
andldquo;This lovely book will have you scanning the Web for round-trip tickets to Paris, just so you can ride around below the earth.andrdquo; andmdash;New York Times