All geographical maps are lying. Monmony M.

Despite their great value, all geographical maps are lying.

This book, first published in the West in 1991 and successfully withstood several reprints, clearly shows why any map does not reveal the characteristics of the area or object depicted on it. The basic principles of cartography presented here are relevant today, even in the light of significant technological changes in the creation and use of geographical maps. In this completely updated version of the book, the digital stage in the development of cartography is additionally highlighted. A special place is given by “space” cards, “prohibitive” cartography, “developers” and “fast cards”, which include animated cards, webcakes and “smart” static cards distributed in electronic form on the Internet; Talks about the advantages and disadvantages of online cards. New possibilities of cartographic distortions are investigated - from deliberate simplification to misleading the use of a certain color, as well as methods of direct deception and propaganda. The publication, equipped with a lot of illustrations, including colored gluing, is intended for everyone who is interested in cartography, geography, history and politics. A great gift for those who want to get rid of cartographic illiteracy and “potato”.