
Below is an annotated copy of a map of Middle Earth, found in a copy of The Lord of the Rings that was owned by illustrator Pauline Baynes. Tolkien’s realm of hobbits, dwarves, and all sorts of other creatures comes to life not only in the words of his novels, but in the included illustrations and maps. No map list would be complete without a map of Middle Earth. We are lovers of fantasy, sci-fi, and quirky comedy! Read on to see our six favorite uses of maps and graphs in comics, movies, TV, and books!

As I read the responses of my workmates, a clear profile emerged.

I recruited the help of my workmates to compile a list of some of Golden Software’s favorite uses of maps and graphs in pop culture. Today, I want to focus on the artistic aspect of data visualization, particularly the use of data visualization in art.

2Dand 3D data visualization is both a science and an art. Here at Golden Software, we love data visualization! A graphical display conveys much more meaning from your data than rows and columns of numbers in spreadsheets, allowing for quick and easy analysis and interpretation.
