"Ovenden does what no other design history book has ever done. Transit Maps of the World is a must-have." - The New York Times Book Review "Fantastic." - LA Times "The perfect book." - USA Today "Pure catnip." -William Grimes, The New York Times "This book is the stuff that dreams are made of." - Newsday "A fabulous collection. These maps are almost works of art, and can kindle a remembrance of a past trip or a dream of a future journey.

" - Seattle Times "Impossibly nerdy and thoroughly compelling." - Kansas City Star "This is the kind of book that would be incredibly fun to browse with kids as part of a world geography investigation--and also the sort of thing that makes great bedtime reading if you want to salt your dreams with the possibility of travel to distant cities. Sheer public transit/map porn!" - Boingboing.com "Fascinating!" -Peter Greenberg, National Public Radio "Even if you are not a "map person" this book makes it so easy to experience the unique perspective of rail-based transit. Artistically a treat with its interesting colors, shapes and design; it's a coffee table essential. Ovenden brings a unique perspective to maps and to travel in general. Transit Maps of the World is a must-read for the literary traveller." - Literary Traveller.

com "A vibrant tip of the hat to the world's urban train systems." - National Geographic Intelligent Traveller "[L]ook no further for the next must-have book." - Very Short List "The sort of book you couldn't imagine you needed until you got it and now you can't imagine how you could do without it . It's fantastic!" -Robert Elms, BBC London "Like a Conde Nast Traveler magazine for jetsetters with subterranean tendencies." - Metro "Delightful." - The Guardian , London "A beautifully illustrated study of the plans that help passengers navigate the world's metropolitan railway systems." - The Times , London "An object lesson in information design." - Wallpaper.