The Look of Maps, the Latest Book from Esri Press Cartographic Classics Series
Redlands, California’97June 24, 2010’97Esri Press is proud to expand its cartographic classics series with’a0The Look of Maps: An Examination of Cartographic Design by Arthur H. Robinson. The series also includes’a0Cartographic Relief Presentation by Eduard Imhof and the soon-to-be-published’a0Semiology of Graphics by Jacques Bertin. Originally published in 1952,’a0The Look of Maps is based on Robinson’92s doctoral research, which investigated the relationship between science and art in cartography and the resultant refinement of graphic techniques in mapmaking to present dynamic geographic information.
The book examines a wide range of topics related to the visual aspects of cartography including lettering, structure, and color. It is considered by many to have inspired the shift in cartographic research from the simple production of maps to communication and design theory.
Robinson authored and coauthored many influential articles and books on cartography including’a0Elements of Cartography, The Nature of Maps, and’a0Early Thematic Mapping in the History of Cartography. In addition,’a0he developed the Robinson projection, which is used to create visually appealing maps of the world by minimizing the distortion inherent in projecting a spherical image onto a two-dimensional plane.’a0The Look of Maps is a fundamental reference for students and professionals in the field of cartography and cartographic design as well as being an essential resource for map libraries.
The Look of Maps: An Examination of Cartographic Design (ISBN-13: 9781589482623, 124 pages, $39.95) is available at online retailers worldwide, at’a0www.esri.com/esripress, or by calling 1-800-447-9778. Outside the United States, visit’a0www.esri.com/esripressorders for complete ordering options, or visit’a0www.esri.com/distributors to contact your local Esri distributor. Interested retailers can contact Esri’a0 Press book distributor Ingram Publisher Services.
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