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Edward Brooke-Hitching is the author of the critically acclaimed books The Phantom Atlas (2016), which has been translated into nine languages, The Golden Atlas (2018) and Fox Tossing, Octopus Wrestling and Other Forgotten Sports . The son of Franklin Brooke-Hitching, collector of the largest and most comprehensive library of British exploration and discovery ever accumulated, he is also a writer for the BBC series QI and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He lives in London.
'This exquisitely illustrated book features a millennia-spanning narrative that encompasses ancient mythology, philosophical cosmology and post-Copernican advancements in astronomy. Maps of earlier centuries are abuzz with fantastical creatures, the sun has a literal face, and the cosmic borderlands are rich with design flourishes. The book is a joy to flip through, every page a visual testament to cartographic artistry.' * Wall Street Journal * 'An incredible collection of cosmic maps, paintings and artefacts charting how we have imagined the heavens throughout history.' * Big Issue * 'A beautiful new book. There are endless, brilliant unforgettable stories in The Sky Atlas. So poetic... full of maps and illustrations.' -- Cerys Matthews * BBC Radio 6 Music *
