A good reader with interesting content which makes an impression that immediately reveals the combination of publisher plus design. In that sense, this book is a little predictable; we often see this binding, for example – sewn hardback in a half-linen band – used for this genre. Nevertheless, this reader stands out, thanks mainly to the immense richness of the graphic elements and visualisations. These are clear, informative and drawn with great consistency and give this book an inviting visual layer. Furthermore: it makes a beautiful, well-made, fresh impression. The use of colour is also exceptional, with purple, turquoise and red Pantone colours perfectly complementing the lively content while at the same time serving a conceptual purpose. The purple maps, diagrams and illustrations, for example, refer to the 1970s, and turquoise to the present. In the essays, red text in a serif typeface refers to visualisations (the pages of which have a red border). Touches that transform this thorough reader into a really attractive book, conveying an explosion of information in an ordered, accessible way and with seductive presentation.