World History & Culture

Maps of London Myth & Legend

A stunning new collection of fine art maps from leading British artist Adam Dant, exploring the myths, legends, and folklore of London.

This stunning book provides an idiosyncratic take on London’s history and folklore in an all-new collection of intricate, absorbing, and beautiful maps.

Giving a unique view of London, artist and cartographer Adam Dant surveys the city’s past, present, and future. Hugely imaginative and packed with eye-catching detail, his astonishing maps offer a compelling view of the capital’s history, lore, and myths.

About The Author

Adam Dant studied at the Royal College of Art, London and the MS University Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, India. He creates dense, elaborate narrative drawings that examine and depict public contemporary life, space, mythologies, and histories. These works are thoroughly researched, with the artist drawing on a deep well of historical and visual sources to create his wittily perceptive detailed drawings. His previous books include Adam Dant’s Political Maps and Maps of London and Beyond. Dant lives and works in London.

  • Publish Date: March 09, 2027
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Category: Reference - Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps
  • Publisher: Batsford
  • Trim Size: 15-3/4 x 12
  • Pages: 128
  • US Price: $65.00
  • CDN Price: $85.00
  • ISBN: 978-1-83733-063-8

Author Bookshelf: Adam Dant