One of the titles in a series of topographic maps covering much of north-west Africa, produced as part of the IMW* project in 1960’s. Each map covers an area spanning 6° in longitude & 4° in latitude. There is some variation in colouring & the depiction of terrain, but hill-shading, spot heights & contours are used to show the general relief. Additional graphics show features such as dunes, rock outcrops, cliffs, sand areas, escarpments, marshes, seasonal lakes & watercourses, & areas liable to flooding. Bathymetric contours are also included. Communications detail

Includes:: roads, major trails & railways, although there is some inconsistency in colouring & the extent of classification, e.g. not all maps distinguish seasonal roads. On most maps intermediate road distances are indicated on main routes. Symbols show airports, mosques, mines, oil & gas fields, lighthouses, ruins & significant isolated buildings. Administrative boundaries are marked & latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals, with further margin ticks at 1’ intervals. The map legend is in French only on some sheets, & in English & French on others.* The International Map of the World was a project conceived in the early 20th century to compile a world map series at 1:1, 000, 000 through the efforts of participating nations. The value of the program has declined since 1970 & the IMW is no longer regarded as an active international series.

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While Banjo opens with a clutch of fine lyrics, elegies & set-pieces, at the heart of Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch`s new book is a remarkable tale of darkness & light, music & silence. Celebrating the centenary of Captain Scott`s arrival at the South Pole in 1912, Banjo gives us new psychological insight into the lives of the early Antarctic pioneers, as well as an extraordinary account of the role played by music in surviving the long Antarctic winters. Banjo is Wynne-Rhydderch`s most accomplished collection to date, & further evidence of a writer of great imaginative versatility. ` Everything is close to the nerve, everything under cool emotional pressure. The cuts blossom into freshness & colour. & delight, the delight borne out of precision of sound & an exquisite command of register` George Szirtes ` Lines full of beauty, sometimes gorgeous, sometimes stark.. .implicating us in the essential human situations, life, death & survival, she explores` Philip Gross ...

Bank & the City area of London in 1873 in a series of exceptionally detailed reproductions of old Ordnance Survey street plans for areas of larger cities which have undergone substantial redevelopment in the late 19th or the early 20th century, published in the Alan Godfrey Editions. The plans, printed in back & white, have been taken from the original Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:1, 056 & reproduced at 1:1, 760 – the equivalent of 36 inches (or one yard) to a mile. The maps provide an unrivalled, house-by-house picture of streets & individual buildings with inner courtyards, outbuildings, pavements, covered passages, etc. Many important institutions are named; within the National Galley on Trafalgar Square even the individual rooms (the map is from 1871, so no French Impressionists as yet!). On the reverse are historical notes about the area covered by the map, plus extracts from contemporary street directories. These maps provide a fascinating addition to Alan Godfrey’s huge series of some 2, 000 titles presenting reproductions of street plans at taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:2, 500 (25” to 1 mile) & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). ...

” Bankrupt Britain” is a unique atlas giving a comprehensive picture of the effect of the recession on Britain. In detailed colour maps, it shows how economic, social & environmental fortunes have been affected in different areas in the wake of the 2007 banking crisis, 2008 economic crash & 2009 credit crunch. It is essential reading for a broad audience with detailed local level data & a national snap-shot of Britain during this time. ...

Military topographic survey mapping with contours. These maps are designed primarily as flying charts for aircraft, but they are useful as general topographical maps where nothing else is available. Contours are shown in feet, with elevation colouring & spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown (but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named, & the road information is not necessarily up to date). Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Double-sided sheet. ...

Bankside area of London in 1873 in a series of exceptionally detailed reproductions of old Ordnance Survey street plans for areas of larger cities which have undergone substantial redevelopment in the late 19th or the early 20th century, published in the Alan Godfrey Editions. The plans, printed in back & white, have been taken from the original Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:1, 056 & reproduced at 1:1, 760 – the equivalent of 36 inches (or one yard) to a mile. The maps provide an unrivalled, house-by-house picture of streets & individual buildings with inner courtyards, outbuildings, pavements, covered passages, etc. Many important institutions are named; within the National Galley on Trafalgar Square even the individual rooms (the map is from 1871, so no French Impressionists as yet!). On the reverse are historical notes about the area covered by the map, plus extracts from contemporary street directories. These maps provide a fascinating addition to Alan Godfrey’s huge series of some 2, 000 titles presenting reproductions of street plans at taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:2, 500 (25” to 1 mile) & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). ...

On the south bank of the Thames & demarcated by Blackfriars & Tower Bridges lies the district known as Bankside, the Borough & Southwark. Its origin was in a Roman settlement nestling around the southern end of London Bridge, until the eighteenth century the only bridge across the Thames in London. Being separated only by the Thames from the City of London & outside the City`s jurisdiction, it developed as a place for bawdy & disreputable entertainment & leisure
- including the Globe Theatre made famous by performing William Shakespeare`s plays. It was an area also sought out for its `stews` which were some of London`s most notorious brothels where every taste could be catered for. Borough High Street contained proportionately more inns & taverns than anywhere else in Britain
- & some were immortalised by Chaucer & Dickens. The George alone survives to give some idea of what these ancient hostelries were like. From a time when London was a collection of discrete districts & villages, here is the long history of Bankside, the metropolis`s disreputable & licentious yet vibrant, cosmopolitan underbelly.

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Who is Banksy? One of the most famous street artists in the world, he has kept his identity a secret ever since his work was first noticed in the 1990s. He is known for his subversive, often political, stencil art & dark sense of humour. Today, he is known around the globe, not only for his art, but also for his exhibitions, film work & books. Discover all there is to know about the man behind the pseudonym in this pocket-sized guide to Banksy: his childhood, what inspires him & how he went from local graffiti artist to global fame. See some of his most iconic imagery, & find out how his art provides clues to his personality & political views. Learn all about Dismal&, Banksy`s pop-up `bemusement park` that drew the world`s attention to Weston-Super-Mare in 2015, & discover how his art is often a response to global issues such as the refugee crisis, or conflict in the Middle East. Many of Banksy`s original artworks no longer exist in the places they were created, but here you can see some of his most famous pieces, including Sweep it Under the Carpet; The Mild Mild West & Mobile Lovers.A `spotters guide` at the back of the book also provides information about where you can spot a real-life Banksy in the wild. Comprehensive, engaging & crammed full of fascinating information, this is the ideal read for Banksy fans of all ages! ...

No single living artist has created as many myths, rumours & legends as Banksy. Many of the tales in this book are from Bristol, some are from further afield. What they share is that they are all told with the wide eyed wonder which Banksy inspires. Collated between 2009 & 2011 some of these stories are quite old & have been told so many times they have become the stuff of legend, others are more questionable & best described as myths. Some are laugh out loud bollocks & others are simply gossip. You be the judge. ...

Updated Edition: More Pages! More Pics! More words! Incl Banksy`s October 2013 NY residency ` Better Out Than In`. The single best collection of photographs of Banksy`s street work. Period. You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat concentrates on this singular artist`s iconic imagery, spanning the late `90s up until the end of 2011. The locations are from around the world (predominantly the UK, US & Europe), & many images have never been seen before. When Banksy started out painting, the political landscape was bleak. Fortunately now, it`s ten times worse. As Banksy`s cheerfully aggressive political work becomes ever more relevant, this comprehensive tome sets about presenting his art in the context of the era he was responding to. ...