Harrison – 8 BOOKS YOU MUST HAVE ON YOUR BOOKSHELF IF YOU LOVE TRANSPORT AND DESIGN 2019

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This article recommends eight essential books for enthusiasts of transport and design. London Underground by Design (Mark Ovenden) is a richly illustrated exploration of the Tube’s architecture, branding, type, maps, posters and signage. Just My Type (Simon Garfield) is a broader typographic survey covering fonts central to transport design, like Johnston, Transport and Rail Alphabet. Frank Pick’s London (Oliver Green) examines Frank Pick’s commissioning of posters, fabrics and architecture and his lasting influence on London’s urban design. British Rail Designed 1948–1997 (David Lawrence) surveys BR’s design achievements and failures across stations, interiors, graphics and marketing, while British Rail Architecture 1948–97 (also David Lawrence) focuses on station buildings, materials, styles and decorative elements. London: The Information Capital (James Cheshire & Oliver Uberti) collects 100 data-driven infographics about the city. Transit Maps of the World (Mark Ovenden) compiles global rapid-transit maps and histories. The British Rail Corporate Identity Manual (Wallace Henning) reproduces the definitive 1965 BR identity programme and is singled out as a must-have.