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Tag Archives: Maps
Taste The World
Taste Atlas is a website based on a map that will help you discover delicious local food around the world. The next time you are planning a trip, consider checking the taste atlas site to locate a tasty new treat or … Continue reading
Waterman Butterfly, Hobo-Dyer, or Goode Homolosine
I nearly did a Master’s degree in Geography, but the constant battles over map projections put me off. This clever video by Randall Munroe helps to explain some of the most popular options. You don’t have to be a map … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Animation, Asia, Europe, Maps, Middle East, South America, Tech
Tagged Cartography, Dymaxion, Globes, Maps
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Have you or a loved one been affected by persuasive cartography
Although I am one of those odd people who actually took geography courses at university, Persuasive Cartography is a term I only recently encountered. It usually refers to propaganda art that uses cartography to make a point. An amazing collection … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Asia, Europe, History, Maps, Middle East, USA
Tagged Cartography, Cold War, Maps, Propaganda, World War II
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Mapping the Wild Things
The late American artist and illustrator David McLimans published widely in periodicals as varied as The Atlantic, Washington Post and New York Times, and was awarded a Caldecott Medal for his children’s book Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet. I especially … Continue reading
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Love old books? Check-out the terrific new website Quill from book historian Erik Kwakkel.
Kids Need Maps
I don’t usually promote random Kickstarter projects, but this interactive kid’s map created by Berlin-based Simon Schuetz is a terrific concept. American children in particular are woefully ignorant when it comes to basic geography, but a fun map like this … Continue reading
Suddenly I’m Craving Curry
These delicious maps are the result of a collaboration involving New Zealand photographer Henry Hargreaves and graphic artists Sarit Melmed and Caitlin Levin. Each of the amazing creations is made with real food from the nations and continents. According … Continue reading
Everything but Fukushima
The only thing I love more than a cool map is a cool map with clever illustrations. The Cape Town, South Africa-based creative design studio MUTI illustrated this terrific map of Japan that includes lots of icons highlighting landmarks, architecture, … Continue reading
Take the Green Line to Queasy Street
It’s been more than 20 years since the STA (Springfield Transit Authority) introduced its ill-fated monorail system, but even fictitious cities eventually need to upgrade their public transportation. Last Sunday’s Simpsons episode featured a hitherto unseen transit network complete with multicolored … Continue reading
Leave Your Heart, Take the Map
San Francisco is unquestionably one of North America’s favorite destinations for travelers. It is also well served by public transit and is quite easy to get around. But who doesn’t love a fun, practical and even whimsical navigational tool that … Continue reading
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