Book Review: The Maze: A Labyrinthine Compendium

The Maze: A Labyrinthine Compendium (2018) - 144 pages. AMZN.

by Thibaud Herem (Illustrator), Kendra Wilson (Author), Angus Hyland (Author)

The Maze: A Labyrinthine Compendium (2018)

The Maze: A Labyrinthine Compendium

The book features 60 real and imagined mazes from around the world, each illustrated by Thibaud Hérem. The mazes are accompanied by short histories and descriptions, which explore the cultural significance of each maze.

What you can expect in this book:

  • The book features 60 mazes, which are arranged by region. Each maze is illustrated by Thibaud Hérem and accompanied by a short history and description. The histories provide information about the origins of the maze, its cultural significance, and its design. The descriptions offer tips on how to solve the maze and explore its symbolism.

  • It also looks at mazes from a variety of angles - including these: Symbolism, Religion and Myth, Art and Literature, Architecture, and Pop Culture.

What this book does best: The illustrations are outstanding and the overall design of the book is really appealing.