This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong
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About the book
In their long-awaited debut, Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman (aka the Map Men) bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome. Packed with humor and fascinating facts, the book takes a deep dive into the world’s most baffling and absurd map blunders. From past miscalculations to modern mishaps, each chapter uncovers a unique tale of cartographic chaos—and the people responsible for it.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 29 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 14% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 29 | 100% |
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What is This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong rated?
8.0 out of 10, from 29 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong worth reading?
Readers give it 8.0/10 from 29 ratings in open sources.