Patriotic Literature Maps

This Typographic Chart Shares Where Famous American Novels Were Written

There are hundreds of great American novels that were published throughout the years and this detailed literature map by Hog Island Press shares a visual representation of where 42 of them where written. The map is a great reference point as well as a stand alone work of art for anyone interested in reading and books.

American literature is a popular genre spanning decades and filled with some of the greatest writers of all time including Stephen King and Ken Kesey. 'The Greats American Novel' infographic features a black map of the U.S. at the centre filled with tiny blue numbered dots. The dots link to a book title indicating where the author of the book wrote the story. Some titles on the list include Song of Solomon, The Color Purple, The Shinning and The Catcher in the Rye.

Literature Maps
The creation of visual representations of where literature was written can be used to promote tourism and inspire creativity.
Infographics for Literature
Using infographics for literary works can make them more accessible to readers and can be a potential market for designers and artists.
Interactive Reading
Creating interactive maps or content to accompany reading materials can further immerse readers in the story and create more engagement opportunities.

Who This Affects Most

Tourism
Tourism agencies can use literature maps to promote literary tours and create new travel experiences for book lovers.
Publishing
Publishers can use infographics to enhance literary works and present them in a visually interesting way.
Interactive Media
Media companies can develop interactive reading experiences to create new opportunities to engage with readers and promote literature in a new and exciting way.
SCORE
5.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 66%
Activity 79%
Freshness 8%

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