Elaborate maps

Sometimes an elaborate map is necessary in a book to help the author explain information that he is trying to communicate to the reader.

And, sometimes, a map can be too elaborate for a book. Too much information on a map can sometimes detract from what the author is writing about.

Thus, the author and editor need to put considerable thought into the end goal – and decide whether an elaborate map is called for.

The maps below probably are a combination of “just right” maps and “too much information” maps. You be the judge.

This is important: They are not examples of maps that would suit your book. They are ILLUSTRATIVE of what a map can do: Illustrate the story. Your book will surely require a map showing a different place for a different reason.

This map had a headline and type wrapped around both sides of the map.

The headline in this map also served as the headline for the story, which is why the map’s border does not exist in its lower right corner.

More Examples

  Where is it? maps

  Descriptive maps that help explain the author’s text

  Infographics – Lots of information graphically

  It’s a matter of style

  The consistent look in a book

  How one author added value to his book

  Show your family’s roots

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