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Take Two

'On The Map' traces the history of cartography and what it says about human nature

By Take Two Staff
Published Feb 12, 2013
Cover of the book "On The Map, A Mind Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks."
Cover of the book "On The Map, A Mind Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks."
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Gotham Books
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Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.

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'On The Map' traces the history of cartography and what it says about human nature

We speak with author and map collector Simon Garfield about his latest book, "On The Map: A Mind Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks," which charts the history of map making and the way maps showcase the best and worst of human nature.