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Battles That Changed the World

Tim — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:07:05 +0000

Battles That Changed the World. Following on from the first successful Battlefields Magazine Against All Odds this second edition Battles That Changed the World is about decisive battles that have altered the course of history. This time the focus is on Hastings 1066, Waterloo in 1815 and Stalingrad 1942-3.

Commissioned by Key Publishing and authored by renowned military historian Robert Kershaw to produce this bookazine coving all aspects of mapping, both 2 & 3d. The design and layout is clean, fresh and undaunting. Designing and illustrating unique icons for the chapter intro’s allow the reader to follow and help the reader interested in the subject matter.

This one-shot special publication looks at three battles from world history and takes a unique perspective, looking at the role of the men and women involved, tracing the battle, the build up and ultimate outcome, and visits the sites of battles to see what can be seen today with ‘Battlefield Detective’. The publication also features unique 3D animation from which stills have been taken to portray battle progression over a fixed timeframe.
Released by Key Publishing.Battles That Changed the World, September 2012.

One Man and his Bike – Ebury Press

Tim — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:23:48 +0000

One Man and his Bike is about Mike Carter’s journey around the edge of Britain by bike. Commissioned by Ebury Press to add an illustrative feel to a traditional map to provide a little handmade feel with the illustrated icons of the places that Mike visited on his 5,000 miles journey.

Detour de France – Ebury Press

Tim — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:08:42 +0000

Commissioned by Ebury Press to illustrate an Englishman search of a continental education in his journey around France. Picking a number regional aspects to illustrate the journey. After a cartoony yet actuate feel the map gives a sense of fun to compliment the story.

Published: 7/5/2009

Extreme Rambling – Ebury Press

Tim — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:05:51 +0000

‘Good fences make good neighbours, but what about bad ones?’

Comedian Mark Thomas and Ebury Press commissioned Mitchells Maps to provide design and illustrations for his new book, entitled Extreme Rambling – a walk along the entire length of the security barrier between Israel and Palestine. The book details Mark Thomas’s excursion, speaking to both sides about life with the barrier. The black and white maps have been designed to be clear, concise and give accurate detailing of the barrier dividing the land, whilst also offering a quirky and iconic view of Thomas’s experiences. The set of four maps accompanying his story illustrate both the existing and proposed route of the barrier to scale and the areas affected on both sides.

Against All Odds, Battlefields Magazine for WH Smiths

Tim — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:20:47 +0000

Against all Odds is about the drama of battles against impossible odds. Commissioned by Ian Allan and military historian Robert kershaw to produce this bookazine coving all aspects of design and mapping, both 2 & 3d. Release via Ian Allan Publishing and WH Smiths.

UK Political Constituencies – Online

Tim — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:55:14 +0000

A detailed yet clean colour map of the United Kingdom (omitting Northern Ireland – Separate map) outlining the position of the political parties as they stood in 2005. Linked with information graphics to highlight the actual percentages of the votes cast.

Japanese bento box – Bespoke

Tim — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:47:10 +0000

A play on the traditional Japanese Bento Box to create a single presentation box for a week to page diary. Example shown is a map of Japan predicting the spread north of the Sakura (cherry blossom) annually celebrated within Japanese culture.

The Handbag and Wellies Yoga Club – Ebury Press

Tim — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:28:39 +0000

Commissioned by Ebury Press to illustrate a funny and heart-warming true story about one woman’s search for love and friendship in the lotus position. Being less precise but giving a quirky feel to match the narrative of the story.

Awakening Giant – Penguin Books

Tim — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:26:31 +0000

An illustrative map outlining the shape of India via a circuit board to indicate of the book theme of the emergence of India as a powerful industry within the electronics and IT world.

Fromages de France

Tim — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:21:24 +0000

A clean, simple illustrative map of France showing the locations of regional cheeses in their traditional shape. Produced for a local trader during a cultural food show.