Tamed in scale, variety, and detail, the world never ceases to open our eyes and capture our curiosity. From the earliest cave paintings, humans gaze at this Earth that is our home and attempt to understand it.

This extensive visual atlas showcases the most fascinating, creative, and inspiring methods of explaining the world through informational graphics. It is divided into five chapters, covering the environment, technology, economy, society, and culture, revealing some of Earth's greatest details in an accessible visual form.

With more than 280 graphics, reproduced on a large scale, including seven double pages, the collection focuses on the 21st century but also includes historical masterpieces to put the current state into perspective.

Nigel Holmes introduces the book with an exclusive infographic, while Sandra Rendgen provides an illustrated historical essay to explore how we have studied and interpreted our world through the ages. With graphics sourced from places like Fortune, National Geographic, and The Guardian, this volume is not only an exhibition of exceptional data design but also an engaging review of where and how we live.

Pages: 456, Year of Publication: 0314, Dimensions: 21x21cm