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Transit Maps of the World is the first, comprehensive collection of every rapid-transit system on earth. Using glorious, colourful graphics, Mark Ovenden traces the history of urban transport systems, including rare and historic maps, diagrams, and photographs. Transit Maps could not be more relevant to our modern existence. It uncovers the way many of us are able live and work day to day. It is an inspiring compendium for graphic designers and transport enthusiasts alike.

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A beautifully illustrated study of the plans that help passengers navigate the world's metropolitan railway systems * The Times *
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 *
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 *
Delightful * Guardian *
An object lesson in information design * *Wallpaper *
A vibrant tip of the hat to the world's urban train systems * National Geographic Intelligent Traveller *

Transit Maps of the World

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
      Published 5 November 2015
      ISBN-13 9780141981444
      978-0141981444
      ISBN-10 014198144X
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      Non Fiction Travel & Transport Trains and railways: general interest Travel maps and atlases

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Transit Maps of the World is the first, comprehensive collection of every rapid-transit system on earth. Using glorious, colourful graphics, Mark Ovenden traces the history of urban transport systems, including rare and historic maps, diagrams, and photographs. Transit Maps could not be more relevant to our modern existence. It uncovers the way many of us are able live and work day to day. It is an inspiring compendium for graphic designers and transport enthusiasts alike.

      Trade Review
      A beautifully illustrated study of the plans that help passengers navigate the world's metropolitan railway systems * The Times *
      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 *
      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 *
      Delightful * Guardian *
      An object lesson in information design * *Wallpaper *
      A vibrant tip of the hat to the world's urban train systems * National Geographic Intelligent Traveller *

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