One for the Road: Atlas, Schmatlas

The world is pretty good. Yup. And so is this brand new silly book about the place we all call home. I came across this refreshingly different and humorous look at the world while browsing in a Melbourne bookshop the other day, and thought it a perfect title with which to re-launch One for the Road (which has been on hiatus while I was immersed in a temporary life downunder -- more to come on that.)

But for now, dear readers, it's back to the daily book suggestion here at Gadling, and I begin with this creative gem written and illustrated by Berlin-based Craig Robinson, an artist who does wacky things with maps and computer images, among other things. Atlas, Schmatlas is packaged as "A Superior Atlas of the World...with lots of exciting maps and illustrations." That translates into a witty look at the world, complete with observations like "Kyrgyzstan is the world's leading exporter of typos." and "Uruguay's capital Montevideo is soon to be re-named Montedvd to make it sound less eighties." Robinson's punchy sarcasm and signature pixel-style images combine to create a one-of-a-kind guide to the globe. If you're looking for a clever, unique and alternative atlas to complete your collection, pick up a copy of this 128-page laugher.

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