Originally founded in 1834 by Scottish cartographer George Philip under the name “George Philip & Son,” Philip’s is one of the oldest cartographic publishing houses in the United Kingdom. Over the years, Philip’s has earned a reputation for producing high-quality maps, with several long-established market-leading titles such as the Philip’s Navigator series of road atlases and the classic “Modern School Atlas.” Since becoming a part of Octopus Publishing Group in the 1980s, Philip's has continued to lead the way with innovative and up-to-date new products, publishing a diverse range of maps, atlases, and specialty reference books, including a popular line of Astronomy books.
Atlases & Specialty Products
Philip’s publishes extra-clear and easy-to-read atlases and products for all your needs, with a variety of types including Road Atlases, Navigator Atlases, Street Atlases, World Atlases, School Atlases, and Specialty Products. Philip’s Road Atlases and Navigator Atlases are the best-selling road atlases in the UK, with the Navigator Atlas emphasizing the professional driver. What makes the Navigator so different is that it shows even the smallest roads and lanes, including those that are often left off less detailed maps. In 2017, Philip’s market-leading Europe Atlases were the choice of over half of all buyers. Philip's also publishes a wide range of Street Atlases, many of which are the only ones available that show every market street in some of the UK’s most visited counties. Philip’s Specialty Products range in topic (e.g., Cycling, Camping, Trucking, and Whisky), and are written or compiled by an expert in that field, and, as such, are accurate, practical, up to date, well written, and beautifully illustrated. Regardless of type/topic, a Philip’s atlas or guide is sure to have all the information you need for planning—and then some!
Folded Maps
Philip’s best-selling folded travel maps, the clearest and most detailed maps of the UK and Europe, are the ideal maps for planning a visit. The more general Philip’s Road Maps offer the latest tourist and driving information with a comprehensive index and city plans for easy use. Philip’s Leisure Maps are more heavily focused on travel for leisure, with places of tourist and historic interest in an easy style of mapping. These excellent maps provide travelers with all they need to find their way around.
Astronomy Books
Philip’s offers the widest line of amateur astronomy books available, compiled by experts and specially designed for ease of use. These are essential guides for those who enjoy exploring the night sky, whether they are budding or experienced astronomers.