Rich with hundreds of illustrations, some never before seen, London Underground by Design shows that design is not just about aesthetic pleasure, but is crucial to how we get around.
Mark Ovenden is a British writer and broadcaster. His previous books are Metro Maps of the World , Paris Metro Style and Great Railway Maps of the World. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and lives in London.
I wouldn't ordinarily enthuse about one book at such length, but
this is an important work...not because it's an entertaining read
(it is), but because it identifies the birth of a brand...and
records the birth of a new idea - the transport interchange.
*Grand Designs Magazine*
Mark Ovenden has devotedly documented the designs associated with
[the Underground] ... "addictive" for anyone interested in the look
of everyday life.
*Telegraph*
A wonderful, handsome book ... it makes me want to nerd out, get a
travel card and whiz out to the strange ends of Metroland or the
UFO shape of Southgate station.
*Monocle Weekly*
This beautifully illustrated history is a worthy tribute [to 150
years of design].
*Shortlist*
[Praise for Great Railway Maps of the World]: Just the ticket ...
it is a glorious celebration of the pioneering history - and
romance - of the railways
*Sunday Times Travel Books of the Year 2011*
This is a terrific coffee table book. It's a work of art in itself.
Mark Ovenden has created a book that will transport the lucky
recipient on an eccentric and world tour they will not forget
*Bookseller*
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