Black letterpress on white paper of New York City, depicted abstractly as various circles, lines and abstract shapes. Neighborhood names are inside of circles, aligned in relation to their real location, and connected by street names. "New York City" is written largely in the upper right corner.

Archie's Press - Map Letterpress Print (New York City)

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Measures 8.5 x 11 inches.

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Why Circles?

Circles are the simplest shape for our eyes and brain to understand. When faced with a swathe of circles, we're not as overwhelmed by the information. It's easy to look at, and easy to read. 

Neighborhoods don't have corners: When you're in-between three different neighborhoods, which neighborhood are you in? There are no-man's lands all over a city. 

Not only do circles create a contained space, but they also imply entire worldliness. In old times, a village was often mapped in a circle, which was probably the whole world to its inhabitants. 

 

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