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Paris Underground: The Maps, Stations, and Design of the Metro

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<strong>Paris</strong> <strong>Underground</strong>: <strong>The</strong> <strong>Maps</strong>, <strong>Stations</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Metro</strong> (Mark Ovenden) <strong>The</strong> delectable follow up to Transit <strong>Maps</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> World— with a French twistA word-<strong>of</strong>-mouth sensation, Transit <strong>Maps</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> World garnered rave reviews <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>fered delicious eye-c<strong>and</strong>y to <strong>the</strong> many who devoured its lusciously designed pages. In <strong>Paris</strong> <strong>Underground</strong>, Mark Ovenden turns his attention to <strong>the</strong> famous <strong>Paris</strong> transit system with its inimitable Art Nouveau inspired stations <strong>and</strong> Art Deco signage. More than one thous<strong>and</strong> maps, diagrams, <strong>and</strong> photographs—historical <strong>and</strong> current—along with fascinating factual tidbits <strong>and</strong> enthusiastic, informed commentary embellish this gorgeous cultural history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Métro’s design <strong>and</strong> construction. Transit buffs, Francophiles, <strong>and</strong> anyone who appreciates beautiful design are sure to make <strong>Paris</strong> <strong>Underground</strong> <strong>the</strong> season’s must-have volume.Watch a Video<br />

<strong>Paris</strong> <strong>Underground</strong>: <strong>The</strong> <strong>Maps</strong>, <strong>Stations</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Metro</strong>


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Author : Mark Ovenden<br />

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Pages : 176 pages<br />

Publisher : Penguin Books 2009-10-27<br />

Language : English<br />

ISBN-10 : 0143116398<br />

ISBN-13 : 9780143116394


<strong>Paris</strong> <strong>Underground</strong>: <strong>The</strong> <strong>Maps</strong>, <strong>Stations</strong>, <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Design</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Metro</strong>

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