The only problem I am facing with this map, is how to integrate it into my book. Here are 3 ways I was thinking of integrating my map:
1) White on White Cover
I will have the topographic map printed on white vinyl and I will assemble the vinyl sticker upon my cover. I like this idea because from afar, the cover will look nothing more than a white sheet but upon closer inspection, the map of Algonquin Park is in full detail.
2) Moving Map
I loved Marion Mayr's Dissected Matter book. She was able to make movement in her book by shifting and adding lines in succession. Please see this link: Marion Mayr - Dissected Matters. I like this idea because of the movement and fluidity... however, I don't know if it will work well with my spreads. I don't want to bombard my spreads...!
3) Map Cut Out
I bought the stencil knife that Reg suggested. It is pretty cool and I really want to use it! I fell in love with idea:
.. the only problem with this is the amount of accuracy and time-consuming cutting. Given the amount of time left, it will be hard to not make a mistake. The last thing I want is to cut all the pages and find out that I screwed up a page .. just before I bind.
It would be really awesome to see the cut-out map idea but I can see how that would be really hard to do...I think the vinyl is a really good solution though. Having it all in white is interesting because your spreads and photos are really colourful so it would be a nice contrast when opened. And maybe you could put a colour map of the same in as the end papers.
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