The Visual Display of Quantitative Information [Graphical Practice. Graphical excellence ; Graphical integrity ; Sources of graphical integrity and sophistication]

Tufte, Edward R., 1942- ; Minoru Niijima, Lawrence Fahey, Michael and Winifred Bixler, Carolyn Williams

ISBN 10: 0961392142 / ISBN 13: 9780961392147

Published by Cheshire, Connecticut : Graphics Press, 2007, 2007

About this Item

2nd ed., 5th printing ; 197 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm ; 9780961392147, 9781930824133, 0961392142, 1930824130 ; OCLC 46932988 ; LC No QA276.3 .T83 2001; Dewey 001.4/226 ; pea-green cloth in pictorial dustjacket ; tiny bump on back of dustjacket ; Contents: Graphical Practice. Graphical excellence ; Graphical integrity ; Sources of graphical integrity and sophistication Theory of Data Graphics. Data-ink and graphical redesign ; Chartjunk : vibrations, grids, and ducks ; Data-ink maximization and graphical design ; Multifunctioning graphical ; elements ; High-resolution data graphics ; Aesthetics and technique in data graphical design -- Epilogue: Designs for the display of information ; "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. The 2nd edition provides high-resolution color reproductions of the many graphics of William Playfair (1750-1800), adds color to other images where appropriate, and includes all the changes and corrections during the 17 printings of the 1st edition"--Publisher's description ; FINE/NEAR FINE.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information [Graphical Practice. Graphical excellence ; Graphical integrity ; Sources of graphical integrity and sophistication]
• Publisher: Cheshire, Connecticut : Graphics Press, 2007
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0961392142
• ISBN 13: 9780961392147
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

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. This 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.