{"title":"Adam Dant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdam Dant’s works offer a unique fusion of \u003cem\u003epolitical insight\u003c\/em\u003e and artistic expression, presenting intricate maps and illustrations that illuminate the complex narratives behind society and power. 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Informed by his experiences as the official artist of the UK general election in 2015, these glorious works of art are amusing and subversive, hugely imaginative and packed with eye-catching detail.\n\nThe themes range across the spectrum of British and global politics past and present, bringing in recent political upheavals such as 'Stop That Brexit' and current issues like the controversy around certain statues in 'Iconoclastic London'. There are also more timeless subjects like a map of US presidents in 'Presidents of the United States of America', and, of course, the pandemic, captured in 'Viral London'. 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Its large format guarantees hours of happy browsing through the densely packed detail that Adam Dant brings to all his images.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46829836959980,"sku":"9781849946919","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18110853482846.jpg?v=1758263306"},{"product_id":"maps-of-london-myth-and-legend-by-adam-dant-9781837330638","title":"Maps of London Myth and Legend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning new collection of fine art maps from leading British artist Adam Dant, exploring the myths, legends, and folklore of London.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaps of London Myth and Legend\u003c\/em\u003e provides an idiosyncratic take on London's history in an all-new collection of intricate, absorbing, and beautiful maps. 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