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Paperback 368 Pages
Published: 08/06/2023
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'My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, it's said…'

Mike Parker, presenter of Radio 4’s On the Map, celebrates the richness of all things maps in this fantastic, critically-acclaimed read.

On an average day, we will consult some form of map approximately a dozen times, often without even noticing: they are a cipher for every area of human existence. At a stroke, they convey precise information about topography, layout, history, politics and power. They are the unsung heroes of life: Map Addict sings their song.

There are some fine, dry tomes out there about the history and development of cartography: this is not one of them. Mixing wry observation with hard fact and considerable research, Map Addict unearths the offbeat, the unusual and the downright pedantic in a celebration of all things maps. Combining history, travel, politics, memoir and oblique observation in a highly readable, and often very funny, style, Mike Parker confesses how his own impressive map collection was founded on a virulent teenage shoplifting habit, ponders how a good leftie can be so gung-ho about British cartographic imperialism and wages a one-man war against the moronic blandishments of the Sat Nav age.

This new edition of the beloved classic has been fully revised and updated, with a new chapter on digital maps: the good, the bad, the Google Street View.

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007351572
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 330 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 25 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

‘Mike Parker offers an exhilarating celebration of the humble map.’ Mail on Sunday ‘Excellent book,’ Daily Telegraph ‘This eclectic, funny and warm book should be on the shelves of everyone who has spent hours staring at a map.’ The Great Outdoors ‘a witty entreaty to leave the satnav in the car, and to head for the hills with the Ordnance Survey.’ BBC Country File magazine ‘a highly engaging and thoughtful, haphazard and personal, meander around maps and map-related arcane.’ Daily Mail ‘Parker makes his view of cartography both interesting and funny.’ Choice magazine ‘a funny, observant and genuinely interesting book.’ Adventure Travel ‘As you'd expect, given Mike's legendary wit, this is a book that's well worth a read.’ Midland Zone ‘In fact, it is a sense of mischievousness that makes this book quite charming.’ South Wales Argus ‘Nerdy it might seem, but the author's humour and historical knowledge of mad map makers, visionary breakthroughs and a deep love of exploration make this little book a treat.’ Royston Crow ‘Parker uses his own experience to add warmth and humour to a topic that may not, at first glance, appear enticing to the average reader. Accessible and entertaining.’ Country & Border Life ‘Parker proves a witty and engaging guide’ Guardian

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“Map Addict”

If, like me, you love maps and all things cartographic, this book is definitely for you. Mike Parker takes you on a beguiling journey in this fascinating mixture of history, travelogue and memoir. Like Stuart... More

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