Charleston Illustrated Map [Map]

Heather Bailey (Author), John George Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 6, 2000

Beautifully detailed, hand-drawn three dimensional map of the downtown historic district. As one of the world's most detailed maps, it is the only map of Charleston to portray every structure within its boundaries, uniquely capturing the historic district's architecture and charm. Includes listings and locations for Historic Landmarks, Museums, Churches & Temples, Galleries, Hotels, and Restaurants. Packaged in an illustrated protective case.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The size and color of each building are accurately represented, and the designers say they are confident they've included every structure within the map's boundaries." -- Ron Menchaca, The Post & Courier, Charleston, SC

"What a beautiful idea and a beautiful piece of work." -- David Agnew, Mayor's Office - City of Charleston

"an artistic yet accurate depiction... like a page from a storybook." -- Ron Menchaca, The Post & Courier, Charleston, SC

About the Author

John G. Morris and Heather Bailey are husband and wife illustrators who currently teach at the Savannah College of Art & Design.

Product Details

• Map: 1 pages
• Publisher: Morris+Bailey (March 6, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0967777208
• ISBN-13: 978-0967777207
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,529,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A useful work of art for anyone who loves Charleston, May 1, 2000

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Bruce Weddendorf (Huntsville, Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Charleston Illustrated Map (Map)

Having grown up in Charleston, I looked at this map first to find the details of the places I knew best. It was almost shocking to find the dormer window of my old bedroom in the upstairs half of the house we rented on South Battery St. Details like this make this map amazing, and the map is filled with them. Hidden gardens, oddly shaped roofs, tiny carriage houses are all revealed in stunning detail. For anyone who loves Charleston, this map is a work that reveals her beauty through the details. For anyone just getting to know the city, it will give you insight to hidden treasures that even locals would normally miss. The overall presentation of the map is first rate. Even the package (a clever heavy paper sleeve that opens like a book) is thoughtfully designed and beautifully executed. I strongly recommend this map to anyone who is visiting Charleston, or to anyone who lives there and loves the city.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Map and Documentation, October 14, 2000

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"whitehouse2004" (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charleston Illustrated Map (Map)

I have lived here for 9 years and this is the first map that does this wonderful city justice (besides the historical maps!). While it does not look like the 'old Charleston' maps of the Civil War, it has everything any tourist, resident, or map enthusiast must have. If your visiting Charleston, bring it along as a up-to-date guide to the city. If your a resident, this is actually a contemporary map that is perfect for a wall in your office or home. If your a map enthusiest, take notes on what Morris and Bailey have done to put the Holy City on the map!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch, April 21, 2004

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Richard Peterson (Summerville, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Charleston Illustrated Map (Map)

This is one awesome map. The map really speaks for itself, so take a look at some of the closeups available on the company's website (google the title - the website will be in the first page of results) It does not cover the area towards the Citidel and MUSC, but I found every detail of the coverage area to be highly accurate. Definitely worth the price - the map is pretty large. I actually got the poster version, available on the website, and more suitible for display.