Big-city life makes for good reading. Perhaps it comes as no surprise that in the past 200 years, English-language books have mostly centered on London and New York City.
The infographic below measures the quantity of literature written about ten major metropolitan cities, tracking the volume of books from 1800 to 2000. London and New York City appear to be constant favorites throughout the years, with a recent boom in books written about Beijing and Mumbai. Interested? Read more about this infographic, and check out the artist’s incredible portfolio.
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