The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, 2nd edition
A modern classic. Tufte teaches the fundamentals of graphics, charts, maps and tables. "A visual Strunk and White" (The Boston Globe). Includes 250 delightfullly entertaining illustrations, all beautifully printed. more
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by Edward R. Tufte. ISBN13: 9780961392147. ISBN10: 0961392142. Published by Graphics Press. Edition: 2ND 01 Used
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Recent Reviews
- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Sep-15-2009
- The negative review make no sense to me
I am a working scientist. As such, I make my living conveying information to others. Tufte's books are all great, but this one is the most important and is a must read for ANYONE whose business involves the use of numerical data.Tufte...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Sep-13-2009
- Insightful and inspiring
His explanations of "small multiples", the "data-ink ratio", and the proper aspect ratio for graphs have made my academic/professional presentations more effective.
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jul-01-2009
- Towards Legibility Standards for the Display of Data
Tufte's volumes is an iconic volume for graphic design that unites legibility with efficiency and beauty in a cogent and stimulating manner. While it's reputation and overwhelming authority may hurt it a bit, it is actually a worth read...
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- 1/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jun-12-2009
- Dissapointed Scientist
Because of the reviews, I was really excited to read this book. I am a scientist with a graphic arts background that I am told I use to great effect. I was hoping that this book would provide new ideas for presenting my own work and...
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Selected Reviews
- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Sep-15-2009
- The negative review make no sense to me
I am a working scientist. As such, I make my living conveying information to others. Tufte's books are all great, but this one is the most important and is a must read for ANYONE whose business involves the use of numerical data.Tufte...
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- 3/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jul-30-2008
- The Ups and Downs of Tufte's Book
It definitely was interesting and educational to read and see Tufte's presentation on Visual Dispaly of Quantitative Information. He illustrates the good, the bad, and the ugly of graphic displays over the centuries. However, I was...
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- 1/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jun-12-2009
- Dissapointed Scientist
Because of the reviews, I was really excited to read this book. I am a scientist with a graphic arts background that I am told I use to great effect. I was hoping that this book would provide new ideas for presenting my own work and...
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