Decoding Manhattan
Island of Diagrams, Maps, and Graphics
Will be published approx. on 10. November 2020
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-4197-4760-1 (ISBN)
Description
Mysteries and folkways of New York City revealed in an entertaining collection of graphic art
The life and legend of New York City, from the size of its skyscrapers to the ways of its inhabitants, is vividly captured in this lively collection of more than 250 maps, cross sections, ?owcharts, tables, board games, cartoons and infographics, and other unique diagrams spanning 150 years. Superstars such as Saul Steinberg, Maira Kalman, Christoph Niemann, Roz Chast, and Milton Glaser butt up against the unsung heroes of the popular press in a book that is made not only for lovers of New York but also for anyone who enjoys or works with information design.
The life and legend of New York City, from the size of its skyscrapers to the ways of its inhabitants, is vividly captured in this lively collection of more than 250 maps, cross sections, ?owcharts, tables, board games, cartoons and infographics, and other unique diagrams spanning 150 years. Superstars such as Saul Steinberg, Maira Kalman, Christoph Niemann, Roz Chast, and Milton Glaser butt up against the unsung heroes of the popular press in a book that is made not only for lovers of New York but also for anyone who enjoys or works with information design.
Reviews / Votes
"The graphics in this book add rich layers to our understanding of Manhattan." * Fast Company *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
250 colour
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1565 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-4760-1 (9781419747601)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
04/2021
Abrams
€26.49
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Persons
Antonis Antoniou is a designer and architect and the coauthor of A Map of the World: The World According to Illustrators and Storytellers (2013) and other visual books. He lives in Spain and Cyprus. Steven Heller is the author/editor of more than 180 books on design, illustration, and popular culture. He is the recipient of the Smithsonian National Design Award for Design Mind. He lives in New York City.