Brilliant. Fascinating. Hilarious. And I didn't write any of it. I'm absolutely furious.”—Jonn Elledge, bestselling author of A History of the World in 47 Borders
“The best book I’ve ever read (and not just because it’s the first).”—Michael Howe, author of Terrible Maps
“A gloriously entertaining look at how maps can get things – sometimes very big things – badly wrong.”—Charlie Higson
“The funniest book on geography ever written.”—Rufus Hound
“Marking the precise co-ordinates at which cartographic deep dives meet stand-up comedy. This book is superb.”—Charlie Brooker
“Map Men’s unique and witty outlook translates brilliantly from their hilarious videos onto the page.”—Matt Lucas
"Educational, smart and funny."—Richard Osman, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club
***NARRATED BY THE MAP MEN!***
From YouTube's Map Men comes a funny and fascinating journey into the maps that messed up: big time!
In their long-awaited debut, Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman (aka, the Map Men) bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome.
Packed with humor and fascinating facts, the book takes a deep dive into the world's most baffling and absurd map blunders. From past miscalculations to modern mishaps, each chapter uncovers a unique tale of cartographic chaos-and the people responsible for it.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
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From YouTube's Map Men comes a funny and fascinating journey into the maps that messed up: big time!
In their long-awaited debut, Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman (aka, the Map Men) bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome.
Packed with humor and fascinating facts, the book takes a deep dive into the world's most baffling and absurd map blunders. From past miscalculations to modern mishaps, each chapter uncovers a unique tale of cartographic chaos-and the people responsible for it.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong (And Why It Matters)
***NARRATED BY THE MAP MEN!***
From YouTube's Map Men comes a funny and fascinating journey into the maps that messed up: big time!
In their long-awaited debut, Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman (aka, the Map Men) bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome.
Packed with humor and fascinating facts, the book takes a deep dive into the world's most baffling and absurd map blunders. From past miscalculations to modern mishaps, each chapter uncovers a unique tale of cartographic chaos-and the people responsible for it.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
From YouTube's Map Men comes a funny and fascinating journey into the maps that messed up: big time!
In their long-awaited debut, Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman (aka, the Map Men) bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome.
Packed with humor and fascinating facts, the book takes a deep dive into the world's most baffling and absurd map blunders. From past miscalculations to modern mishaps, each chapter uncovers a unique tale of cartographic chaos-and the people responsible for it.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
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| BN ID: | 2940194094998 |
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| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Publication date: | 11/04/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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