The Lost Subways of North America: A Cartographic Guide to the Past, Present and What Might Have Been

Book description from my publisher: Why is it that the mass transit systems of most cities in the United States and Canada are now utterly inadequate? The Lost Subways of North America offers a new way to consider this question, with a strikingly visual—and fun—journey through past, present, and unbuilt urban transit. Berman combines vintage styling with modern printing technology to create a sweeping visual history of North American public transit and urban development. Hardcover, 272 pages, 107 color plates, 8.5x11". Praise: "Packed with fascinating histories and tons of absorbing information – ever wonder why elevated trains went out of style, or why monorails just don’t work? – the book is a lively and compelling examination of how mass transit has succeeded and failed across the continent." —The Guardian "Wholly immersive historical accounts of 23 of the most significant subway/light-rail systems in the U.S. and Canada. ... Offers fresh insights into how large cities can—or don’t