Roberts M – TUBE MAP CENTRAL – 2020 2020

Description

This 16-page document compiles the “Tube Map Central Monthly Newsletter” entries from January to December 2020, offering a year’s worth of insights from renowned schematic map designer, Maxwell J Roberts. Each issue presents a “Map of the Month,” showcasing his diverse creations, ranging from reimaginings of the London Underground, Moscow Metro, and Vienna U-Bahn in historical styles, to innovative abstract visualizations of economic forces and global trade. Roberts provides expert commentary on design principles, the challenges of cartography, historical influences like Henry Beck, and his own creative process. With rich imagery and a critical, self-reflective approach, this collection is an indispensable resource for enthusiasts and professionals interested in the art, science, and trustworthiness of information design, particularly in the realm of transit and abstract mapping.