Understanding the World. The Atlas of Infographics

by Sandra Rendgen, editor Julius Wiedemann, introduction by Nigel Holmes

A visual atlas with information graphics that explain our vast and fragile world. Dazzling in scale, diversity and detail, the world never ceases to open our eyes and captivate our curiosity. Ever since the earliest cave paintings, humans have looked at this Earth that is our home and endeavored to understand it.

This expansive visual atlas presents the most exciting, creative and inspiring ways of explaining the world in information graphics. Divided into five chapters, the book covers the environment, technology, economics, society, and culture to reveal some of the Earth’s greatest intricacies in accessible visual form.

Featuring more than 280 graphics, reproduced in large scale including seven fold-out spreads, the collection focuses on the 21st century, but also includes historical masterpieces to put our current situation into perspective.

Hardcover, 8.3 x 12.4 in., 456 pages, multilingual (English, French, German)