A Map of the World: The World According to Illustrators and Storytellers

Contemporary maps in line with the zeitgeist by todays most original and sought-after designers, illustrators, and mapmakers.Maps help us understand and navigate the world. For centuries, maps have become better, more refined, and more precise there are no blind spots anymore. A Map of the World is a compelling collection of work by a new generation of original and sought-after designers, illustrators, and mapmakers. This work showcases specific regions, characterizes local scenes, generates moods, and tells stories beyond sheer navigation. From accurate and surprisingly detailed representations to personal, naïve, and modernistic interpretations, the featured projects from around the world range from maps and atlases inspired by classic forms to cartographic experiments and editorial illustrations.