Envisioning Information
Tufte, Edward R.
ISBN 10: 0961392118 ISBN 13: 9780961392116
Published by Graphics Press, Cheshire, CT, 1990
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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.
About the Author: Statistician/visualizer/artist Edward Tufte is Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Statistics, and Computer Science at Yale University. He wrote, designed, and self-published 5 classic books on data visualization. The New York Times described Tufte as the "Leonardo da Vinci of data," and Bloomberg as the "Galileo of graphics." Having completed his book Seeing With Fresh Eyes: Meaning, Space, Data, Truth, ET is now constructing a 234-acre tree farm and sculpture park in northwest Connecticut, which will show his artworks and remain open space in perpetuity. He founded Graphics Press, ET Modern Gallery/Studio, and Hogpen Hill Farms.
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Title: Envisioning Information
Publisher: Graphics Press, Cheshire, CT
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Cloth
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: About Fine
Edition: 1st Edition.
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ENVISIONING INFORMATION.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very good+ condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good condition (DJ). First Edition. 126 pages, including an index. Hardcover binding in almost new condition. Unclipped dustjacket with a few small spots of discoloration on the rear panel, and minor soiling and shelfwear. A few tiny spots of soiling to page edges, visible only when book is closed. Illustrated with numerous graphs and charts. The text is clean and unmarked. First edition, first printing. Size: Quarto (4to). Book. Seller Inventory # 003927
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Envisioning Information [Escaping flatland -- Micro/Macro readings -- Layering and separation -- Small multiples -- Color and information -- Narratives of space and time -- Epilogue]
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Cheshire, Connecticut : Graphics Press, 2006, 1996, 2006
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st. ed., 11th printing ; 126 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm ; ISBN 9780961392116, 0961392118 ; OCLC 476764200 ; grey cloth in pictorial dustjacket ; slight nicks on back of dustjacket ; Contents: Escaping flatland -- Micro/Macro readings -- Layering and separation -- Small multiples -- Color and information -- Narratives of space and time -- Epilogue ; "Edward Rolf Tufte, 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." ; Book. Seller Inventory # 008367
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Envisioning Information [Second Printing, Revised, April 1991, With Color Illustrated Flyers "The Visual Display Of Quantitative Information" And "Envisioning Information", And Graphics Press Catalog)
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Gray Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Profusely Illustrated with Color and Black and White Illustrations, Graphs, Diagrams and Charts (illustrator). 1st Edition. 126 Pp.Stated Second Printing, Revised, April 1991. Fine In Fine Dust Jacket With Single 1/4" Tear At Top Of Front Spine Edge. With Color Illustrated Flyers "The Visual Display Of Quantitative Information" And "Envisioning Information", Each With Review Quotes, Also With The Two Page Catalog Of Graphics Press. No Marks. Seller Inventory # 056327
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