The book "Star Maps" by Nick Kanas offers a comprehensive exploration of celestial maps and the development of astronomical cartography from ancient times to the present. In this third edition, the relationships between various star maps and atlases are examined, and their significance in the context of changing perceptions of humanity's role in the universe is explained. The work includes 226 impressive illustrations, 141 of which are in color, sourced from historical, antiquarian astronomical books and atlases. This hardcover edition also features two new chapters on pictorial style maps and the representation of constellations in art, as well as over 50 new illustrations. The color plates are integrated directly into the text, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of star maps.