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i could give some romantic description about how maps tell a story, how maps explain history, whatever. i just think theyre cool to get lost in the details of
just bought this for a secret santa present https://www.etsy.com/listing/1117074419/massachusetts-world-of-warcraft-style
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Apparently there is a whole subsection of vintage(?) maps being sold on Etsy. I wanted one of my Motherland ( 🇸🇮🇸🇮) and was surprised to find that there are like…tons available for very reasonable prices lol? I suppose even by the late 19th century printing maps would’ve been widespread. I was expecting something more like a coin collector environment but this was much more chill.
Anyway it’s cool way to connect w/ your culture and always a talking point. My favorite part of this map are the small areas illustrated outside of the defined edges. Hard to find such charming artistic liberties today.
this print is something I can imagine pulling off my wall and exploring for years to come
my stara mama’s village is printed on this late-19th century map of “Krain”, the German name of the historical region Carniola, largely contiguous with modern day Slovenia
Jan 22, 2024
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My favorite activity at the moment. So fun to create a town, city, or land mass and imagine the history behind why there are people there and what makes the place function
Feb 26, 2024
Ever since I read this article on psychogeography map making I've been obsessed with making maps based on on arbitrary factors such as smellscapes, sounds, plant life etcetera in my city. Little field guides if you will
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it’s cool
Dec 22, 2023
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i hate listening to leaks.... i really do
but these are awesome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INu2MJsq9fE
Dec 7, 2023