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Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds

Ian Wright

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Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds

by Ian Wright
Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds - Thryft
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Atlas reimagines our world with intriguing infographics.

If you have a penchant for the unconventional and revel in discovering quirky facts displayed in a visually engaging format, "Brilliant Maps" is your ideal companion. It taps into the fun side of geography and socio-political factoids, delivering a globe-trotting experience that would fascinate casual readers and trivia buffs alike. So, go ahead, delve into this atlas; it's a feast for curious minds eager to see the world from fresh perspectives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds

by Ian Wright
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ISBN: 9781846276613
Author: Ian Wright
Publisher: Granta Books
Date of Publication: 2019-11-07
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Politics, Economics, Travel, Science
Related Topics: Politics, History, History, Reference
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 1604 readers)

Description

Revelatory, thought-provoking and fun, Brilliant Maps is a unique atlas of culture, history, politics and miscellanea, compiled by the editor of the iconic Brilliant Maps website. As visually arresting as Information is Beautiful and as full of surprising facts and figures as any encyclopaedia, Brilliant Maps is a stunning piece of cartography that maps our curious and varied planet. For graphic design enthusiasts, compulsive Wikipedia readers and those looking for the sort of gift they buy for someone else and wind up keeping for themselves, this book will change the way you see the world and your place in it.
 

Atlas reimagines our world with intriguing infographics.

If you have a penchant for the unconventional and revel in discovering quirky facts displayed in a visually engaging format, "Brilliant Maps" is your ideal companion. It taps into the fun side of geography and socio-political factoids, delivering a globe-trotting experience that would fascinate casual readers and trivia buffs alike. So, go ahead, delve into this atlas; it's a feast for curious minds eager to see the world from fresh perspectives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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