Hand-Drawn Maps

Hand Drawn Maps is a fun ‘how to’ book about hand drawn cartography. It is introduced by a brief history of maps and map making, followed by five sections covering everything you need to know to make your own maps.

Section 1 covers the practicalities, so by the end of it you are equipped to create your own map using compasses, neatlines, cartouche, handlettering, and your own symbols.

Section 2 looks at different types of map, from picture and word maps to architectural blueprints and video game maps.

Section 3 uses a wide range of examples to show the reader how to create maps of places, from early strip maps used to describe the journeys taken by 18th-century stagecoaches to dungeon and treasure maps.

Section 4 covers maps of ideas. There are exercises throughout to enable the reader to build on the knowledge they have just gained. The book is completed by six stand-alone projects.

Table of Contents

Introduction • Section One: Map Anatomy – 1. Compasses and neatlines • 2. Hand lettered serifs • 3. Hand lettered sans serifs • 4. Cartouche • 5. Symbols • 6. Bring it together • Section Two: Types of Map – 7. Picture maps • 8. Text maps • 9. Axonometric maps • 10. Negative space map • 11. Architectural blueprint • 12. Video game maps Section Three: Maps of Places – 13. Subway maps • 14. Tree maps • 15. Journey maps
16. Annotated maps • Section Four: Maps of Ideas – 19. Phrenology • 20. Palmistry 21. Anatomical map • 22. Mind maps • 23. Sensory maps • 24. Mapping local characters 25. Mapping books • 26. Family tree map • Section Five: Projects – 27. Wedding or party invite using a basic hand drawn map • 28. Travel journal using journey maps • 29. Valentine card (a map of my heart) using an anatomical map • 30. Interesting ways to create folded maps • 31. New home card • 32. Business location map