The most old-school folks keep them carefully tucked away in their glove compartments. Others display them in their homes like works of art. But what if the real treasure were the map itself? Often presented as mere references on the back page, maps are becoming media in their own right and fully embracing their primary purpose: the accurate transmission of information.
With *Les Autres Possibles*, the map becomes a tool for exploration
. It helps you orient yourself, not find your way. Although… The map on the back cover of *Les Autres Possibles*, this fold-out magazine from Nantes, is a treasure trove of aesthetics and information. Far from being mere added value, it is a journalistic piece. In the latest issue of the magazine, dedicated to waste, the map illustrated by Claire Schvartz investigates “the immense pile of garbage from construction, industry, health care, local governments, and agriculture”—which account for 85% of the waste produced by our society. The map takes readers on a journey through the waste trail, location by location, sector by sector. It’s the best guide to help you navigate this complex subject.
Recto Verso, the map from Les Others that comes in handy—
Take it with you to the mountain peaks, tucked away in the back of your backpack, but be sure to go over it before you set out. Recto Verso, the map-guide from Les Others magazine, is a “Routard”-style guide for budding explorers. On the front, a paper map of the 600 most beautiful natural areas in France. On the back, a personalized guide to planning your trip—whether on foot or by bike, 600 kilometers away or right around the corner… in two days or for a lifetime. As a bonus, the map reveals all the secrets of seasoned hikers to help you get off on the right foot. A great resource for the most hesitant among us, who are just as put off by a lack of time as they are by organizational challenges.
At Pays, Maps as Identity
: What better way for a magazine that explores regions than to set the tone with maps? For the biannual magazine Pays, maps give the publication an explanatory dimension. At the forefront of the visual and graphic identity, the map adorns the magazine’s cover and offers readers an initial glimpse into the region being featured. Dressed entirely in blue for the issue dedicated to Saint-Malo, the map created by *Pays* takes on a green hue for its second edition, which focuses on the Vercors. Inside its pages, additional maps outline the journalists’ and photographers’ itineraries, pinpointing on the maps the location of each report and the village where each encounter took place. Value proposition? Taking the time to help everyone discover all the paths in their country… And to order Issue No. 2, click here.
