Web Cartography: Map Design for Interactive and Mobile Devices
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (974 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1439876223 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Well written and a great introduction to rapidly evolving trade" according to Margaret R. Obear. I found this book to be an easy read, good for people new to cartography or an old hand. While it does not go into very technical directions (html, java script, etc) it covers all the basics. I think that had it been more oriented to the >how to< phase it would be out of date and of no use to anyone in just a few years. As it stan. "A neat little book that fills a niche!" according to Geographer. I saw a preview copy of this book. It was in printed in black and white, so I can't speak to the production quality. However, the content was really interesting. It reads more like a guidebook or treatise than a textbook, but I think that is a good thing. It was actually kind of fun to read. Basically, this book covers the fundame. Four Stars dimitrisT very good introductiory book
… Its focus on design, its non-technical approach, and conversational tone make this book accessible to everybody that is interested in the subject, regardless of technological skill level."Jeffrey S. "If you have interests in web maps but feel lost in a push-pin forest, this book will chart a course for you. Cloud State University, Author of Cartography: Thematic Map Design. Torguson, St. Ian muehlenhaus provides us with an insightful, accessible, readable, and spirited perspective on web mapp
By carefully avoiding overly technical jargon, it provides a solid launching pad from which students, practitioners, and innovators can begin to design aesthetically pleasing and intuitive web maps.. Web mapping technologies continue to evolve at an incredible pace. It provides best practices for map communication, based on spatial data visualization and graphic design theory. The book is supplemented with a website providing links to stellar web maps, video tutorials and lectures, do-it-yourself labs, map critique exercises, and links to others’ tutorials.Approachable, clear, and concise, the book provides a nontechnical, approachable guide to map design for the web. Technology is but one facet of web map creation, however. Written for those with a basic understanding of mapmaking, but who may not have an in-depth knowledge of web design, this book explains how to create effective interaction, animation, and layouts for maps in online and mobile platforms. It focuses on key design concepts that wi