A World of Cities

Brown (A World of Information) delivers visually dramatic graphic renderings of 30 cities in screenprints reminiscent of vintage travel posters, with iconic representations of the city’s monuments and symbolic objects. Color schemes frequently mirror the cities’ national flags or distinctive features (for the Seoul tableau, a lavender shade suggests the city’s many cherry blossoms). Design elements also echo works of famed architecture and sculpture. Brown integrates historical facts, quotations, and details about each place (“After oil was discovered in Dubai in 1966, foreign workers flocked to the city”), while additional stats and figures run along the margins of each composition. More design-focused than informational, this volume offers evocative visuals that may entice readers to learn more about the destinations. Ages 7–10. [em](Oct.) [/em]