Wild Maps: A Nature Atlas for Curious Minds
By (Author) Mike Higgins
Illustrated by Manuel Bortoletti
Granta Books
Granta Books
29th November 2022
6th October 2022
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Encyclopaedias and reference works
Nature and the natural world: general interest
Illustration
Graphic design
508.0223
Hardback
208
Width 198mm, Height 254mm, Spine 22mm
825g
Which migrating birds fly the furthest
Which nations have launched which animals into space
Which countries' leaders don't believe in climate change
Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted
Where can you hug the world's oldest trees
Where could you find the largest gatherings of cockroaches
With maps that cover the entire globe, Wild Maps will delight lovers of maps and lovers of nature, as well as anyone with an interest in all that is fascinating and awe-inspiring in the world around us. Beautifully designed and illustrated, Wild Maps is an eye-opening celebration of our planet and the plants and animals with whom we share it.
Mike Higgins has more than 20 years' experience editing and writing for news media organisations and publishers such as the Independent, Guardian, Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Conde Nast. He lives in south London.
Manuel Bortoletti is an award winning freelance graphic designer focused on editorial design, infographic, illustration and art direction. He lives in Venice. https://www.manuelbortoletti.com
Ian Wright runs Brilliant Maps, one of the most popular and most-visited cartographic sites on the internet. Originally from Canada, he now lives in the UK. www.brilliantmaps.com