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This captivating diagrammatic view of the worlds metro systems in the style of Harry Beck's classic London Underground diagram was conceived by the author of Metro Maps of the World, Mark Ovenden. The map design shows all world cities with dedicated urban railway networks as stations on a map derived from the world famous London Underground map.
Mark Ovenden F.R.G.S. (born 20 June 1963) is a broadcaster and author who specialises in the subjects of graphic design, cartography and architecture in public transport, with an emphasis on underground rapid transit.
His first book Metro Maps of the World published in 2003 is a guide to the diagrams, plans and maps of underground rapid transit system including images ranging from photos of the systems to rare and historical maps. The book was supported by the UITP, the International Association of Transport Operators, and by London Transport Museum.
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