Map of the Literature

It’s a huge illustrated world that shows 5,000 years of books and writers like countries on a map. It’s printed as a museum-grade art piece, made to last for decades.

Both. The map has five continents for Prose, Poetry, Drama, Non-fiction, and Graphic literature. The timeline starts at the center with the world’s first stories and expands outward to the present day. For a deeper look at how it works, visit our about the project page.

Yes — it’s both accurate and artistic. The map was researched for many months using real literary data and academic sources before being illustrated by Martin Vargic. It’s been praised by scholars and teachers, including Latino Book Review, which wrote that it “offers both knowledge and aesthetic: part atlas, part artwork.”

Absolutely. The map represents world literature — from every continent, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, not just Europe or the U.S.

The map includes thousands of names, but no single poster can include everyone. If an author you love is missing, it’s usually due to space or legibility limits. We log requests for future updates.

In cartography, the often denotes a complete domain (e.g., the world, the oceans). This map portrays the entire literary world, so the literature is intentional.

Yes. This is the new 2025 Edition, featuring new additions and corrections based on the latest literary research.

Yes! We ship almost everywhere in the world, with fast and secure tracked delivery.

Please note: we currently do not ship to P.O. boxes, Russia, Belarus, India, military bases, or certain very remote locations.

Definitely. Many customers buy it as a meaningful present for readers, teachers, and book lovers. You can even ship it directly to the recipient — no prices are shown on the packing slip. However, we’re currently not able to include any custom gift notes with the order.

Processing (production) takes 2-3 business days for rolled posters and 3-6 business days for framed posters.

Once shipped, delivery times are as follows:

• Standard Shipping: 2–7 business days worldwide
• Express Shipping: 1–3 business days worldwide

In total, you can generally expect your order within 3-12 business days, depending on your shipping method and product type.

Absolutely. Many teachers and professors use it as a visual teaching tool or centerpiece for discussion. It sparks curiosity, helps students see context, and doubles as a striking piece of décor.

No — the Map of the Literature is available exclusively here on Titan Maps. You won’t find it in stores or on other websites.

No — we don’t sell the digital files separately.
But every order of the Map of the Literature poster includes a Digital Companion Pack for personal study with:

– A full-resolution artwork file (with a light watermark)
– An exclusive wallpaper set for phones and computers.

Each map is printed on museum-grade, 230gsm archival matte paper with long-lasting inks — the same quality used in professional art prints. It’s built to stay vibrant for decades.

Yes — it’s printed in crystal-clear detail and ultra-high resolution, so even the smallest text stays sharp. However, because the map includes thousands of names, we always recommend the larger size for the best viewing experience.

Framed posters are shipped in protective bubble wrap and durable cardboard. Print-only posters are wrapped in tissue paper and rolled into durable shipping tubes.

100-day satisfaction guarantee. You may return a product within 100 calendar days of delivery and you will receive 100% refund. The customer is responsible for the return shipping cost. Read full policy here.

If your order arrives damaged: we’ll replace it immediately at no cost. Just send photos within 7 days so we can file it with the carrier.