I recently discovered Herb Lester Associates, the company who publish guides for tourists and locals: witty, pretty, curious and opinionated. Beautiful and informative these maps illustrate the unusual and exceptional things to do in the world’s favourite cities.
Here’s how they describe themselves:
“We research, write, print and distribute maps and guides to the world’s great cities. We seek out the well-used and much-loved, and enjoy the extraordinary as well as the everyday. Old bookshops and new coffee shops, park benches and dive bars, hat shops and haberdashers: this is the world according to Herb Lester.
We work with many exceptional illustrators and designers, and we’re always eager to find new people to collaborate with. We also undertake commissions, so unless your company does something utterly abhorrent, we would be very happy to work with you. Please feel free to contact us at herb@herblester.com.”
The maps cost around £4 each and can be shipped worldwide. Stock up for your next trip here.
Herb Lester also produce quirky stationery, accessories and prints.