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Envisioning Information | Edward R. Tufte
Graphics Press, Hardcover, Published May 1990, ISBN 0961392118 | List Price: $48.00
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This book celebrates escapes from the flatlands of both paper and computer screen,
showing superb displays of high-dimensional complex data. The most design-oriented
of Edward Tufte's books, Envisioning Information shows maps, charts, scientific
presentations, diagrams, computer interfaces, statistical graphics and tables,
stereo photographs, guidebooks, courtroom exhibits, timetables, use of color,
a pop-up, and many other wonderful displays of information. The book provides
practical advice about how to explain complex material by visual means, with extraordinary
examples to illustrate the fundamental principles of information displays. Topics
include escaping flatland, color and information, micro/macro designs, layering
and separation, small multiples, and narratives. Winner of 17 awards for design
and content. 400 illustrations with exquisite 6- to 12-color printing throughout.
Highest quality design and production.
"Remarkable range of examples for the idea of visual thinking with beautifully
printed pages. A real treat for all who reason and learn by means of images."
RUDOLF ARNHEIM
"A magnificent sequel to Tufte's classic The Visual Display of Quantitative
Information." AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL MONTHLY
"An incredibly beautiful, true, refined, and luscious book." DENISE
SCOTT BROWN AND ROBERT VENTURI
Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, best book in the literature of science
Best Graphic Design of the Year, ID, International Design
Joseph Rigo Award for contributions to software documentation.
"Keep this book with the few others that you'll pass on to the next generation.
It is a passionate, elegant revelation of how to render the 3 dimensions of
experience into the 2 dimensions of paper and screen. As in his other books,
Tufte is promoting a new standard of visual literacy. Immaculately printed in
23 colors, this book is a lyrical primer of design strategies for reading and
creating messages in 'flatland.' No other book has been so highly recommended
to us by so many different varieties of professionals -- architects, teachers,
technicians, hackers, and artists."
KEVIN KELLY, WHOLE EARTH REVIEW
About the Author
Edward Tufte has written seven books, including Visual Explanations,
Envisioning Information, The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, and
Data Analysis for Politics and Policy. He writes, designs, and self-publishes
his books on information design, which have received more than 40 awards for
content and design. He is Professor Emeritus at Yale University, where he taught
courses in statistical evidence, information design, and interface design. His
current work includes digital video, sculpture, printmaking, and a new book
Beautiful Evidence.
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