The Map Catalog (Revised and Expanded) [Paperback]

Joel Makower (Editor), Cathryn Poff (Editor), Laura Bergheim (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 17, 1990

This unique sourcebook for map lovers is newly revised in a third edition that includes more maps than ever before. In addition to a profusion of road maps, aerial maps, geological maps, historical maps, weather maps, nautical maps, military maps, census maps, and astronomical maps, this third revised edition contains:
-- the most current maps of Russia and Eastern Europe;
-- a new section on the age of exploration;
-- the most up-to-date information about map software;
-- a completely new section on how to have a professional map made;
-- the latest information about the new generation of maps based on the 1990 census.

Whether you want maps of airports or zip codes, highways, hurricanes, or hidden treasure, The Map Catalog is the book for you.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The object of this bookand one it carries out very wellis to present general information about the many types of maps available, describe them, and give sources from which to purchase them. It is divided into "Land Maps" (two-thirds of the book), "Sky Maps," "Water Maps," and "Map Products," with appendixes giving major map publishers' addresses and selected map libraries and map stores. It includes only items in print, daringly noting prices. There is some repetition, minor incorrect information (e.g., the National Cartographic Information Center does not sell maps), and some omissions (e.g., a map library closed to the public in Colorado is listed; the largest collection in the state is not), but overall, this is an attractive, very useful book, especially appropriate for reference in public and academic libraries. Mary Larsgaard, Colorado Sch . of Mines Lib., Golden
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

Praise for The Map Catalog:

"The Map Catalog shows that the world is still seen from many perspectives, for the maps described in this practical, handsomely designed guide pinpoint everything from bicycle routes to farms, politics to treasure."

-- Los Angeles Times Book Review

"Contains serious pleasures both for browsers and for those who will act on its ample guidance." -- Scientific American

"Map lovers will be fascinated by this guide to every kind of map available from governmental and commercial sources."

-- Washington Post Book World


From the Trade Paperback edition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Vintage; 2nd edition (March 17, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679727671
• ISBN-13: 978-0679727675
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,627,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where to find your maps., January 2, 2004

By 

Scott Knudsen (Air Ronge, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: THE MAP CATALOG (Paperback)

If your the adventurous type and are wondering where you can find that certain map, then this just might be the book for you. Learn where to obtain all different kinds of Land Maps such as Aerial, Agricultural, Census, CIA, Foreign, Geological, Space Imagery, Treasure, etc.. Also where to find Sky Maps, Water Maps and Map products. It is an old book, so some of the addresses may be outdated, but with the internet nowadays this book should give you a starting point on where to search for those illusive maps.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Valuable information in a fragile package, February 11, 2001

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"petersonreviews" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Map Catalog (Hardcover)

This is a great collection of information about maps and charts for almost every purpose, on land or sea or in the air. Many, many kinds of maps are represented here, together with information about places to get them.

The book has a so-called "perfect binding" (signatures are glued together, not sewn). And, since the pages are very heavy because they are coated with clay in order to be glossy, sections of the book tend to pull loose from the spine. A long-lived reference work such as this one ought to be sewn together, not glued.