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Daunt Books Children's Short Story Competition 2013

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  On the Map by Simon Garfield

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  A fascinating look at maps and how they relate to and realign our history, from early explorers to Google Maps and beyond. Simon Garfield, whose wit and narrative skill were showcased in his previous book Just My Type, brings the history and culture of cartography vividly to life.

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  Just My Type: A Book About Fonts by Simon Garfield

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  Unexpectedly glorious stories about the fonts that took over the world. Chapters include tales of font revolutionaries and important converts to calligraphy like Steve Jobs, and examples of fonts used in pop culture and politics. Garfield's respect and enthusiasm for good design is infectious.