Transport maps are some of the most frequently consultedand memorized navigation tools on earth. Millions use themdaily to guide their journeys. Some have gained such familiaritythey're revered as design classics, hunted by collectors. Takenfor granted, without these everyday objects passengers wouldquite literally be lost without them. Best-selling author, MarkOvenden who curated this collection dating from their earliestappearance 160 years ago, dissects the design decisions whichled to today's intelligent wayfinding tools. Divided by continent,it features archival and modern maps from a dizzying array oflocations from Algiers and Cape Town; Boston and Chicago;Mexico City and Montreal; Bangkok and Beijing; Delhi andDoha; Amsterdam and Prague; to Auckland and Sydney.Perfect for the seasoned traveler, transit enthusiast, or anyoneintrigued by the art and science of mapmaking this bookprovides a unique and informative exploration of urbanmobility as it celebrates the functionality, universal appeal, andiconic status of transit maps.