Transit Maps of the World: The World's First Collection of Every Urban Train Map on Earth Paperback - 2007

Details

• Title Transit Maps of the World: The World's First Collection of Every Urban Train Map on Earth
• Author Mark Ovenden; Mike Ashworth (Editor)
• Binding Paperback
• Edition 2nd
• Pages 144
• Volumes 1
• Language ENG
• Publisher Penguin Books, New York
• Date 2007
• Illustrated Yes
• ISBN 9780143112655 / 0143112651
• Weight 1.34 lbs (0.61 kg)
• Dimensions 9.45 x 10.89 x 0.35 in (24.00 x 27.66 x 0.89 cm)
• Ages 18 to UP years
• Grade levels 13 - UP
• Library of Congress subjects Subways - History, Local transit - History
• Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007630172
• Dewey Decimal Code 912

"Ovenden does what no other design history book has ever done. Transit Maps of the World is a must-have"
-The New York Times Book Review

"Fantastic"
-LA Times

"The perfect book"
-USA Today

"pure catnip"
-William Grimes, The New York Times

"This book is the stuff that dreams are made of"
-Newsday

"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"
-Seattle Times

"Impossibly nerdy and thoroughly compelling"
-Kansas City Star

"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!"
-Boingboing.com

"Fascinating"
-Peter Greenberg, National Public Radio

"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"
-Literary Traveller.com

"A vibrant tip of the hat to the world's urban train systems"
-National Geographic Intelligent Traveller

"...look no further for the next must-have book"
-Very Short List

"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!"
-Robert Elms, BBC London

"Like a CondT Nast Traveler magazine for jetsetters with subterranean tendencies."
-Metro

"Delightful."
-The Guardian, London

"A beautifully illustrated study of the plans that help passengers navigate the world's metropolitan railway systems."
-The Times, London

"An object lesson in information design."
-Wallpaper