Strange maps. An Atlas of Cartographic Curiosities; Frank Jacobs, 2009

A collection of 138 unusual maps are complemented by quirky statistics and social commentary, in a volume that includes a map of Thomas More's Utopia, a lavish misconception of California as an island, and imaginings of what the globe might look like if its lands and oceans were inverted. An intriguing collection of more than one hundred out-of-the-ordinary maps, blending art, history, and pop culture for a unique atlas of humanity
Spanning many centuries, all continents, and the realms of outer space and the imagination, this collection of 138 unique graphics combines beautiful full-color illustrations with quirky statistics and smart social commentary. The result is a distinctive illustrated guide to the world. Categories of cartographic curiosities include: a Literary Creations, featuring a map of Thomas Moreas "Utopia" and the world of George Orwellas "1984"
a Cartographic Misconceptions, such as a lavish seventeenthcentury map depicting California as an island
a Political Parody, containing the aJesusland mapa and other humorous takes on voter profiles
a Whatchamacallit, including a map of the area codes for regions where the rapper Ludacris sings about having ahoesa
a Obscure Proposals, capturing Thomas Jeffersonas vision for dividing the Northwest Territory into ten states with names such as Polypotamia and Assenisipia
a Fantastic Maps, with a depiction of what the globe might look like if the sea and land were inverted
The Strange Maps blog has been named by GeekDad Blog on Wired.com aone of the more unusual and unique sites seen on the Web that doesnat sell anything or promote an agendaa and itas currently ranked #423 on Technoratias Top 500 Blogs.
Brimming with trivia, deadpan humor, and idiosyncratic lore, "Strange Maps" is a fascinating tour of all things weird and wonderful in the world of cartography.

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