Joined September 2023
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23 Sep 2023
Let’s start with some book recommendations. First, Alan Ereira’s 2016 biography of one-dimensional mapper extraordinaire John Ogilby (in which you’ll learn that his state-funded magnum opus “Britannia” was part of a plot for the French to invade England via Aberystwyth!)
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It was an honour to have a 1D map from my collection feature in an @underware talk last year at @ATypI Copenhagen. The video of the talk has just been published.
youtube.com/watch?v=5jaYrjHk…
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The map was from British Waterways Board’s Cruising Guide to the Llangollen Canal (1970). It presents the wiggly canal as a straight line, resulting in a clear and beautiful layout.
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Well this is very sweet
Mar 25
A remarkable 19th-century tunnel book that brings the Rhine Valley to life, masterfully creating an illusion of three-dimensional depth and vast spatial distance
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清明上河图 (Along the River During the Qingming Festival, 12th century), the painted scroll sometimes called China’s Mona Lisa, has been brought to life digitally before, but AI is taking it to another level 👏
Feb 26
AIが復元した「清明上河図」に言葉を失う。確かに、AI特有の「滑らかすぎる質感」に違和感を覚える瞬間もある。だが、張択端が描こうとした千年前の喧騒が、圧倒的な解像度で迫ってくるのも事実だから、これは模写ではない。AIという異質なフィルターを通すことで、われわれは初めて「大宋」の熱気に触れる。賛否はあろうが、この没入感だけは否定できないかもしれない。
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Why not use the giant screen to scroll along the entire Tapestry from left to right?
Feb 26
The Tapestry looked wonderful on the giant screen in Piccadilly Circus. Imagine how good it will be close up! (Forgive the background hubbub).
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Drop the “British Museum” text panel on the left to widen the scroll window. Everyone knows where it is.
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One-dimensional maps retweeted
7 Oct 2025
This open source printer looks incredible
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16 Jul 2024
Another super example of #1dmaps from @AaronKoelker
15 Jul 2024
Here's another receipt printer #map; this time of the Boston Marathon and contained in an enduro route sheet holder. (Thanks Eric Seitz for the suggestion). The map includes distances, landmarks, uphill segments, and more.
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1 May 2024
Intriguing
29 Apr 2024
Natural terrestrial corridors from across Britain to Stonehenge*
* not to be taken too seriously - mainly for fun, e.g. does not incorporate rivers, assumes that movement optimised for reducing energy expenditure
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11 Apr 2024
I want this postcard set badly
10 Apr 2024
I'm fascinated by this 1948 Tour de France postcard collection which, when laid out, marks the entire route of the race that year. Has anyone seen anything like this before? @inrng @davidguenel
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19 Mar 2024
I’d love it! I took a photo of one in its natural habitat in 2013, so they aged well. It features as part of my #1dmaps collection. RT and reply? Tough call but ok!
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19 Mar 2024
Frank Jacobs @VeryStrangeMaps wrote about the “Above Ground 2050” map in 2010. Worth a read despite slight bit-rot! bigthink.com/strange-maps/43…
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19 Mar 2024
Rob Durkin @vectorchap is to be credited for “Discover London above the Piccadilly Line” from 2015. He’s also done posters of the Victoria Line, the Overground and the Thames in this style robdurkin.co.uk/#TubePosters
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24 Feb 2024
Dear publishers, please take note. 📖 🗺️
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18 Feb 2024
Wow! Now I understand everything.
17 Feb 2024
How Panama canal works
[🎞️ Joe LeMonnier]
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21 Dec 2023
Unnecessary???
21 Dec 2023
Here's another ribbon map of a river; this time designed specifically for a receipt printer. Perhaps the most unnecessary thing I've ever made.
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