I’ve been contacted by ten volunteers so far, thanks for the rapid response! There are about 30 sequences in total so we’ll of course welcome any additional editors.
As a preview of what we’re producing I’ve edited the post to include the front cover design:
Excuse the large size in the comment version—markdown is limited!
If I found this place on a world map, and went and dived where the little circle is, I would expect to find the text of the legendary Lost Sequences in a waterproof bag. And that text would read:
By coming here, you have confused the map with the territory. Pay closer attention to the pattern of bits printed inside the circle on the First Edition hardcover.
Agree with TheOtherDave, that’s a very nice cover.
Also, I’m sure that those who designed it know what they are doing, but are there any intellectual property issues using Google Maps? (Assuming that the map is actually GMaps.)
Yes, I think there might be, as the overhead images of that level of detail are generally taken by corporations which are subcontracted to fly planes out and take pictures, and they usually retain copyright. This is why in the corner of Google Earth there’s often a (c) Terremark (or similar) remark in the corner and/or on the main map. You would have to contact those corporations in order to buy the rights.
Alternatively, find someone on LW who parachutes, and have them take a picture of a suitable area from several hundred feet up. (This remark is 70% serious)
As to the actual drawn-up map part, assuming OpenStreetMap has a good enough level of detail for one’s area, that might be easier to get rights for.
I’ve been contacted by ten volunteers so far, thanks for the rapid response! There are about 30 sequences in total so we’ll of course welcome any additional editors.
As a preview of what we’re producing I’ve edited the post to include the front cover design:
Excuse the large size in the comment version—markdown is limited!
I like that image.
The tagline in the image looks like you’re pointing out on the map where Eliezer is. A bit at sea, it looks like.
Where is this a map of, and what is the significance?
I presume it is a map-territory reference with a bay in a convenient location.
If I found this place on a world map, and went and dived where the little circle is, I would expect to find the text of the legendary Lost Sequences in a waterproof bag. And that text would read:
I think you are being very silly. On the other hand, now I wish one of the SFers would go and establish a geocache at/near that spot...
Agree with TheOtherDave, that’s a very nice cover.
Also, I’m sure that those who designed it know what they are doing, but are there any intellectual property issues using Google Maps? (Assuming that the map is actually GMaps.)
Yes, I think there might be, as the overhead images of that level of detail are generally taken by corporations which are subcontracted to fly planes out and take pictures, and they usually retain copyright. This is why in the corner of Google Earth there’s often a (c) Terremark (or similar) remark in the corner and/or on the main map. You would have to contact those corporations in order to buy the rights.
Alternatively, find someone on LW who parachutes, and have them take a picture of a suitable area from several hundred feet up. (This remark is 70% serious)
As to the actual drawn-up map part, assuming OpenStreetMap has a good enough level of detail for one’s area, that might be easier to get rights for.