Your latest DESIGN purchase

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  • Duane0

    A copy of Massimo Vignelli's redesign of the New York City Subway Diagram. I can't wait until it arrives!


    • Ahhh that is beautiful!OSFA
    • I always ponder whether or not I should buy this stuff. But I decide against it since I don't know much about NY.Jaline
    • well..I know some stuff but I don't care to have a subway system map. I feel like it has to have some use to me.Jaline
    • Were these not going for about $200 a go? I remember QBN linking to it, via a men's magazine or something? Expensive!scribbler
    • I donĀ“t like itmoamoa
    • It was $299 at CondeNast. Not bad considering the original 1972 map sells for $200+ on ebay.Duane
    • And although it's not totally useful, it is a piece of design history that will gain value.Duane
    • amazing...organic_grid
    • I've always loved subway maps :PLillebo
    • perfect examples where looks come before function.pr2

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