ENVISIONING INFORMATION by Edward R. Tufte (1990, Hardcover)
Envisioning Information by Edward R. Tufte 1990 Hardcover
Envisioning Information
Thirteenth printing, September 1913
This book deals with the theory and practice in the design of data graphics and makes the point that the most effective way to describe, explore, and summarize a set of numbers is to look at pictures of those numbers, through the use of statistical graphics, charts, and tables. It includes 250 illustrations of the best (and a few of the worst) statistical graphics, with detailed analysis of how to display data for precise, effective, quick analysis. Also offered is information on the design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples, editing and improving graphics, and the data-ink ratio. Time-series, relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs, as well as detection of graphical deception: design variation vs. data variation, and sources of deception are discussed. Information on aesthetics and data graphical displays is included.
195 pages
Publisher: Graphics Press
The book measures approx. 11 by 9 inches. The hardcover is clean.
The hinges and binding are tight and strong. The pages are bright and clean, book is very nice.
Edward Rolf Tufte born March 14, 1942), sometimes known as "ET", is an American statistician and professor emeritus of political science, statistics, and computer science at Yale University. He is noted for his writings on information design and as a pioneer in the field of data visualization.
