Sad Topographies

BOOK DETAILS
Price: $45.00
Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781471169298
Published: November 2017
This is a new book. Condition: Brand New.
Covering all continents, Damien Rudd explores the world's depressing place names and explore their etymology. The stories behind these sad topographies are interwoven narratives of history, landscape, exploration, mythology, local folklore and misadventure. From Disappointment Islandin the Southern Ocean to Calamity Lake in Minnesota, you can head up to All Alone in West Yorkshire, or if you're feeling more adventurous why not pay a visit to Crazy Woman Creek.
Sad Topographies navigates the terrains of historical fact and imaginative fiction, filling in the gaps where some of the etymologies have been lost over time in this collection of beautifully-illustrated maps. Poetic and dark-humoured, it's a celebration of our sad and melancholic cultural landscapes.
Containing stunning illustrations and a bespoke design, this is perfect for fans of Stories in the Stars or The Atlas of Remote Islands.
Book details and technical specifications
Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781471169298
Published: November 2017
Number of pages: 224
Width: 184 mm
Height: 258 mm
Depth: not specified
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd