In a very real sense, the island of Manhattan is a place created by a diagram: The Commmissioner’s Plan of , which laid out the future streets north of Houston Street and south of th Street, was essentially a map disguised as a planning document. So there’s real conceptual beauty to Antonis Antoniou and Steven Heller’s new book, Decoding Manhattan, a rollicking, wide-ranging visual compendium of more than maps, diagrams, and graphics, all related to that incomparable chunk of bedrock. It’s a fascinating, visually vibrant book, often quite funny, and catnip for someone like me, obsessed with New York City–themed historical images. I recently talked to the authors about the genesis of the book.
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SH: Steven Heller
What’s the origin story of the book?
It’s the fermentation of my love of all things cartographic, diagrammatic, infographic, mixed with my fascination with New York. When it clicked that some of the most famous images of Manhattan are actually diagrams, the idea started to take shape. After a long research, I presented it to Steve, who was my first and only option to collaborate. Luckily, he liked t
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Designer Antonis Antoniou and award-winning author Steven Heller’s Decoding Manhattan reveal the mysteries and folkways of New York City in an entertaining collection of graphic art.
The life and legend of New York City, from the size of its skyscrapers to the ways of its inhabitants, is vividly captured in this lively collection of more than maps, cross sections, flowcharts, tables, board games, cartoons, infographics, and other unique diagrams spanning years.
Superstars such as Saul Steinberg, Maira Kalman, Christoph Niemann, Roz Chast, and Milton Glaser butt up against the unsung heroes of the popular press in a book that is made not only for lovers of New York but also for anyone who enjoys or works with information design.
“The graphics in this book add rich layers to our understanding of Manhattan.” —Fast Company
A Map of the World: The World According to Illustrators and Storytellers - Hardcover
Synopsis
Maps help us understand and navigate the world. For centuries, maps have become better, more refined, and more precise there are no blind spots anymore. While Google Maps and GPS systems have become our tools of choice for navigation, contemporary maps have evolved into platforms for cutting-edge illustration, experimental data visualization, and personal visual storytelling. A Map of the World is a compelling collection of work by a new generation of original and sought-after designers, illustrators, and mapmakers. This work showcases specific regions, characterizes local scenes, generates moods, and tells stories beyond sheer navigation. From accurate and surprisingly detailed representations to personal, na�ve, and modernistic interpretations, the featured projects from around the world range from maps and atlases inspired by classic forms to cartographic experiments and editorial illustrations.
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