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MPN
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ISBN
1439167176
Book Title
Maphead : Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks
Publisher
Scribner
Item Length
9.2 in
Publication Year
2011
Format
Library Binding
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.3 in
Author
Ken Jennings
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Référence, Social Science
Topic
Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (See Also Travel / Maps & Road Atlases), Cartography, Human Geography, General, Trivia
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Item Width
6.2 in
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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It comes as no surprise that, as a kid, Jeopardy legend Ken Jennings slept with a bulky Hammond world atlas by his pillow every night. Maphead recounts his lifelong love affair with geography and explores why maps have always been so fascinating to him and to fellow enthusiasts everywhere. Jennings takes readers on a world tour of geogeeks from the London Map Fair to the bowels of the Library of Congress, from the prepubescent geniuses at the National Geographic Bee to the computer programmers at Google Earth. Each chapter delves into a different aspect of map culture: highpointing, geocaching, road atlas rallying, even the "unreal estate" charted on the maps of fiction and fantasy. He also considers the ways in which cartography has shaped our history, suggesting that the impulse to make and read maps is as relevant today as it has ever been. From the "Here be dragons" parchment maps of the Age of Discovery to the spinning globes of grade school to the postmodern revolution of digital maps and GPS, Maphead is filled with intriguing details, engaging anecdotes, and enlightening analysis. If you're an inveterate map lover yourself--or even if you're among the cartographically clueless who can get lost in a supermarket--let Ken Jennings be your guide to the strange world of mapheads.

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Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
1439167176
ISBN-13
9781439167175
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99619198

Product Key Features

Book Title
Maphead : Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (See Also Travel / Maps & Road Atlases), Cartography, Human Geography, General, Trivia
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Référence, Social Science
Author
Ken Jennings
Format
Library Binding

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"A literary gem . . . Whether you're a casual cartography ogler or a hardcore geography geek, Maphead will whisk you away into a wonderland that exists where two of the greatest horizons of the human condition, humor and curiosity, converge."-- The Atlantic, "I admit-I'm a geographic klutz, constantly turned around the wrong way. But I never felt lost for a moment inside Maphead . Forget new worlds: Jennings's charming, witty account reveals a whole other universe." -Sam Kean, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Disappearing Spoon, "I admit--I'm a geographic klutz, constantly turned around the wrong way. But I never felt lost for a moment inside Maphead . Forget new worlds: Jennings's charming, witty account reveals a whole other universe." --Sam Kean, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Disappearing Spoon, "Jennings is a very witty, insightful writer and has written an entertaining and educational book about maps and the geeks who obsess over them." Pauline Frommer, travel writer and founding editor of Frommers.com, "Ken Jennings offers an engaging excursion through the worlds of map making, map collecting, and map use. If you enjoy maps, don't miss it."-Mark Monmonier, author of How to Lie with Maps, "Ken Jennings offers an engaging excursion through the worlds of map making, map collecting, and map use. If you enjoy maps, don't miss it."--Mark Monmonier, author of How to Lie with Maps
Lccn
2010-052219
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
912
Lc Classification Number
Ga105.3.J46 2011
Copyright Date
2011

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  • by cillajune
    Jan 11, 2019

    Who knew GEOGRAPHY could be fun, funny, and fantastic?

    I HATE GEOGRAPHY, but I LOVE this book! Ken Jennings, the long-time winner of Jeopardy, manages to make GEOGRAPHY a fascinating topic. He explains how he became a "maphead" and covers every possible facet of this immense subject, from other geography nuts, geography contests, why the best fantasy novels always have maps (Lord of the Rings, for instance), and continues to surprise and amaze the reader with each chapter. I not only read it, but bought copies for the "nerds" in our family and now they love it, too!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • by slodown
    Mar 22, 2021

    Recommended

    The book was purchased as a gift after it was highly recommended.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: dreambooks_co

  • by czechlion
    Sep 11, 2012

    Fast shipping and book arrived in good condition.

    My husband loves geography and excels in Jeopardy in that category... what better than a book by Ken Jennings for his birthday gift?!

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