Lloyd – MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY – A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK CITY SUBWAY MAP 2022

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This extract from Peter B. Lloyd’s forthcoming “MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY: A History of the New York City Subway Map, Volume 5” offers a unique, in-depth look into the genesis of the iconic 1972 Massimo Vignelli-designed New York City Subway Map. Dated August 2022, this incomplete draft for limited private circulation provides a scholarly, richly illustrated examination, drawing on rare primary materials. It features previously unpublished prototype maps, historical photographs, and Raleigh D’Adamo’s detailed design sketches, some personally reviewed by D’Adamo and Joan Charysyn for accuracy, enhancing its trustworthiness despite its draft status. Lloyd critically analyzes the intricate design decisions, including the controversial aspects of authorship and the rationale behind specific cartographic choices, offering invaluable insights into a landmark in information design. Presented in a professional layout by Timetable World, this chapter illuminates the often-disputed creative process behind one of the most recognizable transit maps ever created.