Cartography.

by Kenneth Field

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.

Genres: Cartography, Design, Geography

576 pages, Hardcover

Published June 28, 2018

Reviews

[Manuel Frias · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the basics about cartography in one book with excellent and inspiring design. I liked not only the comprehensive content and how the author writes. I enjoyed equally (or perhaps even more) the huge maps and illustrations in full colour. This book can be a good reference for making maps and a source of inspiration.

It was in my to-read list for a long time. The only reason I was reluctant to purchase it was the price. I always think twice when buying books over 30€, and this was 3 times more expensive. Thanks to a reviewing work I did for SAGE publication I decided to buy it. For those of you doubting I can tell you that it’s worth every euro.

[juniper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is inspiring. I can use it as a source but I mostly flip through and read at random. A book worth having a physical copy of.