"It is truly amazing!” BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ARCHIVE
Wall Art Designed for the Fan Who Knows Every Detail
I design discography and film plot tube maps - art prints that trace every album, every collaborator, every character and story arc. Wall art for music fans and film fanatics who want something on their wall that actually means something.
Music Fan Art Prints — Discography Maps
Movie Fan Art Prints — Film Plot Maps
Music Fan Art Prints — Every Artist, Every Album, Every Era
".. It's a brilliant idea.. Really like what you've done, Mike.." BILLY BRAGG
Music Fan Gifts — Band Posters & Discography Art Prints
Supplied ready-framed in A1 or A2 print sizes - huge fans always demand a huge present - give them their favourite artists' discographies to look at again & again.
"Brilliant series.." SIMON ROGERS, THE FALL
A1 and A2 size art prints: giving you readable, detailed tube maps - create conversations: share the music & movies.
Gallery-quality art prints on 305gsm Giclee paper: the ink and process have been chosen for detail and lifespan.
Framing options across all print sizes, with mounts, in FSC-certified solid wood frames.
"Amazing" WARREN ELLIS
Movie Fan Art Prints — Film Plot Maps & Character Prints
Discover my intricate movie plotline narratives - linking scenes, characters, and timelines through research-driven design on tube-map styled layouts. Characters become tube lines, plot points become stations - I create maps for entire movie franchises, too.
"Very cool and smart.." DR SUSAN ROGERS, PRINCE'S PRODUCER
Your Questions About the Maps — Answered
Everything you need to know about how I research and design discography and film plot tube maps — how to read them, what goes into each one, and how to order.
What are Mike Bell Maps?
Mike Bell Maps are data-driven art prints that translate music discographies and film narratives into structured, transport-style diagrams. Each map reveals how artists, collaborators, or characters connect across albums, timelines, or story arcs. Explore the full range of Music Fan Art Prints and Film Plot Map Prints.
How do Music Maps work?
- Tube lines represent band members, session musicians, guest artists, and collaborators
- Stations represent albums where those artists come together
- Intersections highlight collaborations across multiple albums
- Branch lines show one-off credits tied to specific albums or sessions
Every map is built from detailed original research — albums in release order, every collaborator placed and verified. View the Music Fan Art Prints collection to see examples.
How do Film Plot Maps work?
- Lines represent individual characters
- Stations represent key plot points in the story
- Connections show where characters interact or storylines converge
- Key moments include quotes, events, and narrative turning points tracked along each line
Each print traces an entire film's narrative in a single wall-ready diagram — characters, arcs, and story threads mapped in full. See the Film Plot Map Prints collection for examples.
Are the maps accurate?
Yes. Every map is built from verified discography data, official credits, and trusted film sources — researched and structured by hand for accuracy and detail. Learn more about the methodology behind the design process.
What formats are available?
All prints are available as A1 and A2 Giclée art prints on 305gsm Hahnemühle archival paper, with professionally framed options available in FSC-certified solid wood. Browse all available music and movie art prints.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes — prints ship worldwide, tariff-free, using protective packaging. UK, USA, and EU orders are fulfilled via local print partners for faster delivery. Full details are available on the shipping information page.