Paperback, 197 pages
English language
Published May 1, 2001 by Graphics Press.
The classic book on statistical graphics, charts, tables. Theory and practice in the design of data graphics, 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. Design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples. Editing and improving graphics. The data-ink ratio. Time-series, relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs. Detection of graphical deception: design variation vs. data variation. Sources of deception. Aesthetics and data graphical displays. This is the second edition of The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. Recently published, this new edition provides excellent color reproductions of the many graphics of William Playfair, adds color to other images, and includes all the changes and corrections accumulated during 17 printings of the first edition.
Great, short read for anyone interested in (or who is responsible for) data visualization.
But maybe more importantly: I love this genre of works where you can feel the authors passion for a niche subject.
Excellent fun for fans of the "subject matter expert disses their peers in highly specific ways" genre 📈
Wonderful book, but haven't managed to make use of it in my work
An absolutely essential manual for anyone working in graphics who wants to use data analysis or quantitative information in any way. The book doesn't offer concepts, just information, and it is clear and comprehensive.
A defining work
One of the most important books I've read and reread. Especially useful for those doing scientific data analysis, but I recommend it to anyone who has ever looked at a chart or graph (that means everyone).
