TLOLL: Why isn't there a map?

[Nick]

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...

AndrewP wrote: "There are better maps of Camorr on Scott Lynch's website. Easier to read than on a kindle.
http://www.scottlynch.us/excerpts.html"

AndrewP linked to Lynch's website that has maps.

[Scott]

Hello, Alex--

Are you reading a UK version of the book? When -Lies- was published, the general prejudice on that side of the Atlantic was to avoid maps, glossaries and other traditional trappings of fantasy. This was a calculated and well-meaning attempt to not "scare off" potential readers who weren't used to those things.

Mind you, these same folks are justifiably proud of the absolutely gorgeous map that forms an essential part of Joe Abercrombie's -The Heroes,- so perhaps things can change...

Cheers,

SL
*****
scott@scottlynch.us
http://scottlynch.us

[Pickle]

i have the UK Gollanz 50 edition and it doesnt contain a map :(. I love a map in books and its certainly needed in this book, which im currently reading.

I printed a map from google which i fold up inside the book and use as a reference point. I must look a geek on the subway :)

[Kate]

I like a map as much as the next person. But I never felt like I needed one reading Lies.
Also, if I see a map I expect to see my protagonists traipsing all over the continent, so it wouldn't have set up my expectations right.

[Nick]

Hi Scott,

Glad to see you on the forums. I really enjoyed your book and I look forward to your comments and insights throughout the Lock Lamora subforum specifically and in general also if you read other books along with the club.