The British Cartographic Society (BCS) is committed to promoting good cartographic practice as an essential component in the preparation and dissemination of all maps and map products. Cartography: An Introduction was created in conjunction with the Better Mapping Campaign, through which BCS is reaching out to the mapmaking community to assist in understanding the principles behind the creation of a good map.

This 4 x 5 ¾ inch book is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of cartography including:

• why good cartography is important
• map functions and map types
• how maps are made
• feature selection and generalisation
• symbolisation of areas, lines, points
• data quality and map quality
• the basic principles of map design
• colour and text on maps
• page layout and marginalia
• tips on how to make better maps