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Cartography.

by Kenneth Field

A practical, visual reference for making maps

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    Winner of the 2019 International Cartographic Conference Educational Products award

    Educational Products award

AlbakiReads Editorial

A practical, visual reference for making maps

Kenneth Field’s guide treats mapmaking as both a technical practice and a design discipline. Its topics are arranged for reference, helping readers locate ideas and methods across the process of creating maps. The emphasis is on applying cartographic principles to accurate, effective map design, with illustrations supporting the explanations. Rather than a deep scholarly treatment of cartographic theory, the book presents material aimed at practical use in contemporary mapmaking.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Mapmakers seeking a practical reference to cartographic ideas and methods
  • Readers interested in the design as well as the technical aspects of maps
  • Those who prefer an illustrated guide organized for looking up specific topics

Themes

CartographyMap designPractical mapmakingVisual communication

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Book overview

Winner of the 2019 International Cartographic Conference - Educational Products award

 

A lavishly illustrated reference guide, Cartography. by Kenneth Field is an inspiring and creative companion along the nonlinear journey toward making a great map. This sage compendium for contemporary mapmakers distills the essence of cartography into useful topics, organized for convenience in finding the specific idea or method you need. Unlike books targeted to deep scholarly discourse of cartographic theory, this book provides sound, visually compelling information that translates into practical and useful tools for modern mapmaking. At the intersection of science and art, this book serves as a guidepost for designing an accurate and effective map.

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