Beautiful Maps Will Change How You Look At The World

Sadly , the Oxford English Dictionary has yet to swallow ‘ cartophile ’ as the prescribed term for a map - lover ( thoughUrban Dictionary has no such qualms ) . But even if the title lack the linguistic seal of commendation , there ’s no doubt that maps can be lust - suitable object .

Dennys Hess ’s aptly - namedBeatiful Maps Tumblris a wild exemplification of everything that maps can be : in an elaborate way detailed and manus - drawn , wondrous minimalistic computer version , ormasterpieces of user - friendly design — and everything in between .

There ’s credibly way here for a think - piece on how maps are a metaphor for humanity ’s quest to make sense of its surroundings ; but I ’d rather you go see for yourself . Hess has curated a compendium that really shows the depth and width of cartography , and everything it can be . I recall getting lost in my parents ’ onetime Times Atlas Of The World as a kid ; it ’s been a whilse since I felt the same sense of awe . [ Beautiful MapsviaSwissMiss ]

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