Printed Atlas of the World Wide Web Will Wow You

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By Fran Berkman2013-08-18 00:20:18 UTC

Humans have been practicing cartography — or, mapmaking — since ancient times, but much has changed since the digital revolution.

It may be hard to remember at this point, but before there was Google Maps, there was Rand McNally. Before there was MapQuest, there was an atlas in your glove compartment. Israeli designer Dafna Aizenberg decided to visualize something new — the Web — in a way that harkens back to the age-old art of mapmaking.

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In designing her 120-page (as in, printed pages) Atlas of the World Wide Web , Aizenberg did not use any computer-generated graphics, she told Wired . Aizenberg said the work was meant to commemorate the Internet's 30th anniversary.

The guide is divided into six chapters: IP, Infrastructure, Trends, Social Space, E-Commerce and Cyber Crimes. While it is not yet available to buy, you can get information on how to sign up to be notified when it goes on sale through Cargo's website.

Image: Flickr, ex_libris_gul

Topics: Dev & Design, infographics, internet, maps, Newsy, US & World, web, World