Okay, this might be a strange hobby, but... I've got a thing for maps. Maps as art are interesting to me because they are both beautiful and functional. Even if you don't think there's any appeal, may I please direct you to the following:
Strange Maps
A site with a long history of collecting the most unusual, creative, or screwed-up examples of cartography. Worth a look for anyone.
All Streets project by Ben Fry
A complete map of every street in the lower 48 states of the US. No rivers, mountains, or any other topographic features are drawn on the map, but they appear out of the network of roads and byways. Fascinating graphic approach.
Paula Scher
A famous graphic designer whom I've had the pleasure of meeting once, Paula Scher makes maps out of words. They are insightful when you sit down and read them...
Any other good map links out there? Please share!
Strange Maps
A site with a long history of collecting the most unusual, creative, or screwed-up examples of cartography. Worth a look for anyone.
All Streets project by Ben Fry
A complete map of every street in the lower 48 states of the US. No rivers, mountains, or any other topographic features are drawn on the map, but they appear out of the network of roads and byways. Fascinating graphic approach.
Paula Scher
A famous graphic designer whom I've had the pleasure of meeting once, Paula Scher makes maps out of words. They are insightful when you sit down and read them...
Any other good map links out there? Please share!
