An extremely unique look at cities and cultures using maps, and in such a different, artistic fashion.

A fascinating and engaging guide to New York, filled with information that you probably don't know! I loved this so much that I went out and bought the San Francisco one, as it's the city closest to my home.
This series of books (there's also one about New Orleans) are filled with maps showing the city broken down by various demographics, such as religion, gender, language, race, etc accompanied by essays discussing the history of a slice of cultural life in the Big Apple. From the RZA's reimagining of Staten Island as the "Mysterious Land of Shaolin", to what will happen to the area when the ocean's rise, this is both a thought-provoking and highly educational book.
Beautifully designed throughout, this whole series come highly recommended. Just don't try to read them digitally.