A brief atlas of the lighthouses at the end of the world

Modern navigational aids have rendered some lighthouses superfluous as guides, but their striking architecture and remote, intriguing locations (and, often, an associated shipwreck or ghost) mean they continue to draw interest. For the book's 34 lighthouses worldwide (some out of service and all in remote locations), artist and author Macías provides a pointillist rendering, a map, and stats including construction date, active/inactive status, height, range, light characteristic (single flash; interval length), and longitude and latitude. Though Macías did not visit all the lighthouses, he researched and collected stories to convey the history of each location and the personalities of those who kept the beacons lit. VERDICT A charming and slightly ghostly browse, or the beginning of an offbeat vacation planner, as some of the lighthouses are open to visitors.