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Decoding Manhattan
Island of Diagrams, Maps, and Graphics
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Manhattan Island seen through 150 years of diagrams and infographics
Mysteries and folkways of New York City revealed in an entertaining collection of graphic art
The life and legend of New York City, from the size of its skyscrapers to the ways of its inhabitants, is vividly captured in this lively collection of more than 250 maps, cross sections, ?owcharts, tables, board games, cartoons and infographics, and other unique diagrams spanning 150 years. Superstars such as Saul Steinberg, Maira Kalman, Christoph Niemann, Roz Chast, and Milton Glaser butt up against the unsung heroes of the popular press in a book that is made not only for lovers of New York but also for anyone who enjoys or works with information design.
The life and legend of New York City, from the size of its skyscrapers to the ways of its inhabitants, is vividly captured in this lively collection of more than 250 maps, cross sections, ?owcharts, tables, board games, cartoons and infographics, and other unique diagrams spanning 150 years. Superstars such as Saul Steinberg, Maira Kalman, Christoph Niemann, Roz Chast, and Milton Glaser butt up against the unsung heroes of the popular press in a book that is made not only for lovers of New York but also for anyone who enjoys or works with information design.
Extent: 240 pp
Format: Hardback
Illustrations: 250 color illustrations
Publication date: 2021-04-13
Size: 28.7 x 24.1 cm
ISBN: 9781419747601
Praise for Decoding Manhattan
“The graphics in this book add rich layers to our understanding of Manhattan."
Fast Company
About the Authors
Antonis Antoniou is a designer, architect, researcher, and author specializing in visual storytelling, cartography, and information design. He is the coauthor of A Map of the World: The World According to Illustrators and Storytellers and other acclaimed visual books that explore culture, place, and identity through graphics and mapping. Through his work, Antoniou investigates how design can transform complex information into engaging visual narratives. He lives and works in Spain and Cyprus.
Steven Heller is one of the world's foremost authorities on graphic design, illustration, typography, and visual culture. The author or editor of more than 180 books, he has written extensively about design history and contemporary visual communication. A recipient of the Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Design Mind, Heller has helped generations of designers understand the power of visual storytelling and information design. He lives in New York City.
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