Author Description
Signed by Anne Hillerman; Illustrator, Peter Thorpe and the publisher. 250 signed copies Featuring locations and descriptions from both Tony and Anne Hillerman Mysteries A must have for old and new fans! Time Traveler Maps announces a new edition of the popular Hillerman Indian Country Map & Guide. This companion map features a 36”x 28” illustrated map highlighting the works of both Tony and Anne Hillerman. Over 80 plot locations and descriptions from 20 different Chee, Leaphorn, and Manuelito mysteries allow the reader to follow each mystery as they unfold. This illustrated map and guide allows the reader to follow the Hillerman crime fighters in their various mysteries set in the heart of Indian Country in the American Southwest. Each plot location is numbered with a book icon. Peter Thorpe, the designer of the jackets of the popular book series, illustrates this unique piece with original graphic art and his distinctive book icons. Flat map 24” X 36”, folded to 4 7/8” X 9”, Hard cover, with ¼” spine.
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THE THESIS
This publication serves as a comprehensive cartographic companion designed to bridge the gap between the fictional crime scenes of the Hillerman mysteries and the physical geography of the American Southwest. The authors, Frank Lister and the team at Time Traveler Maps, utilize the established literary canon of Tony and Anne Hillerman to provide a spatial context for the Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito investigations. By mapping over 80 specific plot locations, the work provides a structured framework for readers to visualize the environmental settings that define the narrative atmosphere of the series.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A 36”x 28” illustrated map of the American Southwest.
- Over 80 identified plot locations from 20 distinct mystery novels.
- Original graphic art and custom book icons designed by Peter Thorpe.
- Descriptive summaries for each mapped location.
Scope Limits
- The guide is limited to the specific geographic regions featured in the Hillerman novels.
- It does not provide a comprehensive travel guide for non-literary landmarks in the region.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Fans of the Hillerman series frequently cite this map as a valuable tool for tracking the movement of characters across the Navajo Nation and surrounding areas. Experts in regional literature note that the inclusion of Peter Thorpe’s original artwork adds significant aesthetic and collectible value to the reference material.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
Time Traveler Maps
ISBN-10:
0000002488
ISBN-13:
9780000002488
Mystery
Reference
Southwest
Geography
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