Map Addict: The Bestselling Tale of an Obsession
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Mike Parker's confession of cartographic obsession is a delightful exploration of why maps captivate us so completely. From childhood Ordnance Survey addictions to adult pilgrimages along Britain's borders and coastlines, Parker charts his lifelong love affair with the paper portals that shape how we see our world.
Part memoir, part travelogue, this witty journey takes readers through the quirks of British mapmaking, the politics of borders, and the peculiar pleasure of tracing contour lines. Parker's enthusiasm is infectious as he unpacks everything from the secret sexuality of cartography to why we all have a favourite map tucked away somewhere. It's a celebration of landscape, identity, and that very British urge to know exactly where we are—even when gloriously lost.
