# Pop Culture Characteristic Maps James Gulliver Hancock Depicts Icons Through Their Belongings By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gulliver-hancock References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365277/Illustrator-Captures-The-Lives-Of-Famous-People-Through-Their-Belongings/) & [jamesgulliverhancock](http://jamesgulliverhancock.com/) Famous Australian illustrator James Gulliver Hancock released his [new book of illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) and it features 50 well-known personalities by mapping their belongings. The intricate and detail-oriented maps are sketched in the likes of everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Marilyn Monroe. The book, titled 'Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers: Portraits of [50 Famous Folks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) and All Their Weird Stuff,' features intimate doodles of the icons' favorite foods, habits and quirky possessions. For example, some of the things illustrated to depict Elvis Pressley include a heart (to depict how he died), a retro bottle of Pepsi (to show his favorite drink) and a peanut butter jar, a banana and bacon (to represent his favorite sandwhich). Hancock said he was inspired by his observations of people in New York City, and started making “little make-believe maps of the people" based on everything they did and ate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Belonging Mapping:** Mapping famous personalities through their belongings creates a unique and engaging visual representation. - **Intimate Doodles:** Illustrating icons' favorite items and habits adds a personal and relatable touch to their portraits. - **Observational Inspiration:** Using observations of people's lives as inspiration can lead to innovative and creative artistic approaches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Incorporating mapping techniques into artwork can offer a fresh and unique perspective in the art industry. - **Publishing and Media:** Producing books like 'Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers' can cater to a niche audience interested in exploring the lives of famous personalities. - **Pop Culture and Entertainment:** Applying mapping techniques to icons from pop culture can create new ways for fans to engage with their favorite celebrities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-3.md) - [Icon-Led Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-icons.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [AI Art Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-art-book.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Pop Art Creative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut.md) - [Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-haring-popup-book.md)