First published 2010
Defying conventions, Rebecca Solnit's "Infinite City" is a radical atlas that illuminates the diverse perspectives shaping San Francisco. Through 22 vivid maps, she uncovers hidden connections - from migrating birds to counterculture routes - that reveal the city's ever-evolving complexity. Aided by a team of artists and cartographers, Solnit weaves a tapestry of meaning that challenges our notions of place and identity. As we navigate this atlas, we're invited to discover San Francisco anew, seeing the familiar through fresh eyes.
Genres: art, geography, 21st-century, cartography, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fresh-perspective, unconventional
Setting: San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California
157 pages · Paperback · University of California Press