With its classic Art Nouveau entrances, bright white-titled stations and distinctive range of logos, the Paris Metro is the world's most iconic subway system.
This book is the first to focus exclusively on the rich design history of the maps, stations, signage and graphics used daily by five million inhabit and tourists. It tells the fascinating story of a fifty year battle to build the system against the backdrop of a country in revolt. The eventual opening, growth and development are lavishly illustrated by over a thousand captivating images.
From the author of international best-seller "Metro maps of the world" comes a work so thorough, it is both a gripping read and a thing of beauty. With lush photos and hundreds of beautiful, rare and unusual maps, some seen for the first time since their original publication, this book is a must-have for lovers of Paris, design students, transit fans and cartophiles.
"A detailed and compelling insight into the extraordinary design history of the Paris Metro" Steve Allen, LBC 97.3FM
