The city maps by Herb Lester Associates are a welcome change to conventional city guides. Each map has a different design accompanied by illustrations of various artists. The aim of Herb Lester is not to tell the readers everything there is to know about a city, but to tell them how to really enjoy it. They achieve this by researching each city the old-fashioned way: asking friends, acquaintances, cab drivers and concierges for their tips and then walking, tasting, sipping, and peering into doorways and down alleys.
All maps are printed in England on 100% recycled paper. You can buy them on the website of Herb Lester or at Papersmiths. I think I might purchase the Rome and Paris maps, because I’d really like to visit these beautiful cities again soon. What about you, is your favorite destination among the maps?
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These are so beautiful and definitely refreshing! Thank you for sharing!
Hey Brittany! Yes, they are, definitely something else!
They have these at a local craft/paper supply store and I drool all over the maps every time I go. I always want to buy them!! need top plan a trip so I have a reason to :p
Yes, do it! Unfortunately I couldn’t find them anywhere here, but perhaps it’s better like this 😉
I adore all of these 🙂 I’m so bummed that I was just in Seattle and didn’t bring one along… though I will probably still end snagging one because I love it so much!
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Oh yes, they are probably a good buy even without visiting the cities! Hope you enjoyed your last trip!
These are gorgeous! What a good find 😀
Right? Now I only need to plan my next trip 😉
These maps are absolutely brilliant – both for the trip itself as well as decoration in a frame for your room afterwards!
I must look into this immediately! Thanks for sharing the links on where to buy them, Sarah!
Hi Pernnille! You are so right, they definitely are usefull even after a trip! Or just for dreaming about it! 😉