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The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
Book • 1983
This book is a comprehensive guide to the design of data graphics, featuring 250 illustrations of the best and worst statistical graphics.
It covers topics such as high-resolution displays, small multiples, editing and improving graphics, the data-ink ratio, time-series and relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs, and the detection of graphical deception.
The second edition includes excellent color reproductions and corrections accumulated from previous printings.
It covers topics such as high-resolution displays, small multiples, editing and improving graphics, the data-ink ratio, time-series and relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs, and the detection of graphical deception.
The second edition includes excellent color reproductions and corrections accumulated from previous printings.
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Recommended by Eugene Wei as a favorite nonfiction book for its readability and impact on communication.

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Dan Heath as a book that changed his life, highlighting its impact on his understanding of information design.


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Mentioned by Josh Mitchell as an example of well-designed data visualization in the Time Design planner.

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