Geometry vs. Geography: Massimo Vignelli’s 1972 New York City Subway Map

RESOURCESHarry Beck’s London Underground MapUnderstand the pioneering design that influenced transit maps worldwide.Massimo Vignelli’s 1972 Subway MapExplore the original design that sparked both acclaim and controversy.Hertz and Associates 1978 Subway MapExplore the 1978 successor to the Vignelli map and foundation of today’s NYC Subway MapThe Subway Map that Rattled New Yorkers, The New York TimesThe New York Times’ take on the Vignelli map controversy.Helvetica and The New York Subway System, by Paul ShawA detailed exploration of the history and evolution of signage in the New York City subway system. The book examines the complex interplay between design, politics, and public perception in shaping the visual identity of one of the world's most iconic public transportation systems.The New York Subway Map Debate, Edited by Gary HustwitA book containing the full transcript of the New York Subway Map debate  from the newly discovered tape, along with new interviews with surviving participants John Tauranac, Peter Laundy, Arline Bronzaft, and more. 
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