Collection of maps takes us to a world of fantasy

All the best books begin with a map. Daniel Crouch brainstormed this idea with daughter over a pint in a pub. Shortly afterwards, the collection of fictional cartography – I wisely started with a map! – began with gusto. One of the finest collections of maps of non-existent places, the entire exhibition is to be sold en bloc. As The Times reports: “We think we’ve done something quite important and fun”.