Gretchen N. Peterson | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

Packed full of in-depth information and advice, this book includes all facets of map creation. It includes classic cartographic standards such as colors, fonts, and data-specific mapping techniques; discusses the cultivation of creative skills; and supplies recommendations for novel design approaches. The text provides a layout element checklist, font size charts, geologic color standards, file format pros and cons, and example layout design, presented in a down-to-earth writing style. The author draws on classic map-design concepts, design theory, and many other disciplines, demonstrating how to create end results that are clear, informative, and uniquely suited to their purpose.