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Visual Explanations: Evidence and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative View Larger Image | Edward R. Tufte
Graphics Press, Hardcover, Published February 1997, ISBN 0961392126 | List Price: $45.00
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Visual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative is about pictures
of verbs, the representation of mechanism and motion, process and dynamics, causes
and effects, explanation and narrative. Practical applications and examples include
statistical graphics, charts for making important decisions in engineering and
medicine, technical manuals, diagrams, design of computer interfaces and websites
and on-line manuals, animations and scientific visualizations, techniques for
talks, and design strategies for enhancing the rate of information transfer in
print, presentations, and computer screens. The use of visual evidence in deciding
to launch the space shuttle Challenger is discussed in careful detail. Video snapshots
show redesigns of a supercomputer animation of a thunderstorm. The book is designed
and printed to the highest standards, with luscious color throughout and four
built-in flaps for showing motion and before/after effects.
"The Leonardo da Vinci of data."
NEW YORK TIMES
"There's a book that you simply must see. Riveting ideas on how to tell
compelling stories of cause and effect using numbers and images." WASHINGTON
POST
"Few teachers are as accomplished as Edward Tufte when it comes to showing
why good design matters in the world. His latest book is a knockout. Straightforward,
witty, compelling, packed with vivid examples." WIRED
"If this book were a house, it would have been designed by Frank Lloyd
Wright." ONLINE
"Edward Tufte is a brilliant observer and analyst of visual displays.
The diversity of examples is awesome. Every aspect of this book is of the highest
quality." JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION
"Visually enthralling. Enlightenment springs from every page in Tufte's
graceful exposition of truth and rigour. A cool and timeless elegance."
THE SPECTATOR
"Easily one of the finest books of our time. A magnificent artist's book,
an exquisite but affordable work of art. What William Morris sought unsuccessfully
in book design, Edward Tufte has accomplished." BALLAST
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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