The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, 2nd edition |  | Author: Edward R. Tufte
Publisher: Graphics Press
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Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 630
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Pages: 197
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.7 x 0.9
ISBN: 0961392142
Dewey Decimal Number: 001.4226
EAN: 9780961392147
ASIN: 0961392142
Publication Date: May 2001
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Amazon.com Review
A timeless classic in how complex information should be presented graphically. The Strunk & White of visual design. Should occupy a place of honor--within arm's reach--of everyone attempting to understand or depict numerical data graphically. The design of the book is an exemplar of the principles it espouses: elegant typography and layout, and seamless integration of lucid text and perfectly chosen graphical examples. Very Highly Recommended.
Product Description
A modern classic. Tufte teaches the fundamentals of graphics, charts, maps and tables. "A visual Strunk and White" (The Boston Globe). Includes 250 delightfullly entertaining illustrations, all beautifully printed.
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 Perfect condition November 1, 2009
Rasheed Wright
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book was in the exact condition the seller described. Fast shipment excellent seller!!!
A must! October 25, 2009
Lionel (France)
See the world through the eyes of someone who has seen it before... and discover how much time you can save!
 Readable reference October 18, 2009
Andrew K. Klein (Ohio)
Very good book about how to display statistics in charts and graphs. I wish there had been more examples of what makes a good graph, but overall it's a great reference for anyone who's looking to make a chart or graph.
The negative review make no sense to me September 15, 2009
ChemSciGuy (Midland, MI USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a working scientist. As such, I make my living conveying information to others. Tufte's books are all great, but this one is the most important and is a must read for ANYONE whose business involves the use of numerical data.
Tufte does a great job of stressing making graphics that tell the story efficiently and clearly. Display of quantitative data is all about making data accessible to the audience. Graphs are used because they make the data come alive in ways that tables simply cannot. When we are successful, our audience relates to plotted data and is drawn to the conclusions we have drawn. Creativity in reaching the audience is possible with both quill pen and computer.
Those critics who criticize the book as lacking state-of-the-art computer graphics have really missed the point. Tufte is agnostic to the tools used to craft the message. What he shows is that effective graphics resonate with an audience, they don't confuse it. That message transcends any particular technology. This isn't a book on how to use Excel to make plots, it is about the thought process required to make the plots better whether using Excel or graph paper.
Insightful and inspiring September 13, 2009
Allan D. Tokuda
His explanations of "small multiples", the "data-ink ratio", and the proper aspect ratio for graphs have made my academic/professional presentations more effective.
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