Map Men: When Maps Go Wrong (and Why It Matters) (Original)
Map Men: When Maps Go Wrong (and Why It Matters) (Original)
Map Men: When Maps Go Wrong (and Why It Matters) (Original)
Description
Description
From YouTube's Map Men comes a funny and fascinating journey into the maps that messed up: big time!
In their long-awaited debut, Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman (aka, the Map Men) bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome.
Packed with humor and fascinating facts, the book takes a deep dive into the world's most baffling and absurd map blunders. From past miscalculations to modern mishaps, each chapter uncovers a unique tale of cartographic chaos--and the people responsible for it.
In their long-awaited debut, Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman (aka, the Map Men) bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome.
Packed with humor and fascinating facts, the book takes a deep dive into the world's most baffling and absurd map blunders. From past miscalculations to modern mishaps, each chapter uncovers a unique tale of cartographic chaos--and the people responsible for it.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Brilliant. Fascinating. Hilarious. And I didn't write any of it. I'm absolutely furious."--Jonn Elledge, bestselling author of A History of the World in 47 Borders
"The best book I've ever read (and not just because it's the first)."--Michael Howe, author of Terrible Maps
"A gloriously entertaining look at how maps can get things - sometimes very big things - badly wrong."--Charlie Higson
"The funniest book on geography ever written."--Rufus Hound
"Marking the precise co-ordinates at which cartographic deep dives meet stand-up comedy. This book is superb."--Charlie Brooker
"Map Men's unique and witty outlook translates brilliantly from their hilarious videos onto the page."--Matt Lucas "Educational, smart and funny."--Richard Osman, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club
"The best book I've ever read (and not just because it's the first)."--Michael Howe, author of Terrible Maps
"A gloriously entertaining look at how maps can get things - sometimes very big things - badly wrong."--Charlie Higson
"The funniest book on geography ever written."--Rufus Hound
"Marking the precise co-ordinates at which cartographic deep dives meet stand-up comedy. This book is superb."--Charlie Brooker
"Map Men's unique and witty outlook translates brilliantly from their hilarious videos onto the page."--Matt Lucas "Educational, smart and funny."--Richard Osman, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Hanover Square Press
Pub date:
2025-11-18
Length:
320 pages
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