Comments on Information Ecology: Bayer's Book of Maps

Wolf Eldridge — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:42:46 GMT

I recently obtained the book “World Geo Graphic Atlas” by Herbert Bayer in an estate sale. Excellent condition (both cover, binding and pages. Absolutely stunning book! But I have no idea, as yet to an approximate value. If anyone has an idea as to what this book could be worth, or knows of another source who may know, it would be most appreciated. Sincerely, Wolf C. Eldridge e-mail

Nick Trendov — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:34:13 GMT

Great summary!
While it is a brilliant text, in my experience the multiple perspectives and story telling is the universal value here.

Page presence and harmony preferences change over time and environment that people find themselves.
For example a mobile interface requires a different sensibility of presence and harmony.
While some may note that mobile interfaces were not considered by the author, let’s go to audio.

Consider a storyteller that has the text and is conveying the knowledge to an audience.
It may be possible to use a different page presence to cue the storyteller.
On the other hand the multiple perspectives and story values are intact.

Cheers,
Nick

Polly D — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:59:33 GMT

Wonderful article Nate, about one of the most exquisitely designed books of the 20th century. It has known to make graphic designers gasp and…even one that I know…weep [with joy].

Thank you for putting the images back up – we continue to link to your article on all copies offered.

Best,

Polly D
Optos Books
www.optosbooks.com

jeanette smith — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:50:28 GMT

I would like to purchase this nook, Information Ecology: Bayer’s Book of Maps. Does anyone know where I can find it?

thank you.

jeanette smith
nette@cruzio.com

christina — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:50:28 GMT

I’ve fixed this: make those babies large!

neal bastek — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:50:28 GMT

A great article but why can’t I resize the pop-up windows. I have a 21 inch monitor, it would be sweet if I could see those entire pages.