Brown, Matt

Atlas of Imagined Places: from Lilliput to Gotham City

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ISBN 13:
9781849946414
author:
Brown, Matt
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Batsford Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
168
Dimensions:
31 x 24.5 centimeters (1.30 kg)
Genre:
Reference & Language, Atlases, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.97

Description

A stunning atlas of imagined places from literature and popular culture. This beautifully illustrated book brings together locations from film, TV, comics, and video games with their likely geographical counterparts. From fictional cities to mythical lands, the maps feature buildings, towns, countries, mountains, rivers, oceans, and seas. The authors have spent years researching the geography of thousands of popular culture locations, often requiring detective work to uncover their possible settings. The atlas includes an extended index entry for each location, along with coordinates to help you find it on the maps. Illuminating essays provide insight into the stories behind these imaginary places, from fantasy worlds to prehistoric landscapes. With its unique blend of imagination and geography, this atlas is a fascinating addition to any collection of maps or popular culture enthusiasts.

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