Bosatlas van Nederland : het boek dat er moest komen : book review

Summary

This article reviews the historical context of the Dutch national atlas, noting that its predecessor, the Scientific Atlas of the Netherlands, ceased publication fifteen years ago due to limited commercial appeal. It focuses on the newly released Bosatlas of the Netherlands by Wolters-Noordhoff, arguing that while not a direct continuation of the scientific atlas, it successfully brings the national atlas to a broader audience through stunning photography, detailed data, and professional cartography. The author acknowledges its value for education and leisure reading but also points out issues such as time-sensitive content, questionable data scale choices, and stylistic inconsistencies in some chapters. The article concludes by noting the atlas's rapid sell-out and bestseller status, indicating its commercial success exceeded expectations.