The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

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 new 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.

• Visual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative
• Envisioning Information
• Beautiful Evidence
• Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis (2nd Edition)
• Show Me the Numbers: Designing Tables and Graphs to Enlighten
• Envisioning Information by Edward R. Tufte
• How to Lie with Statistics
• The Cognitive Style of PowerPoint: Pitching Out Corrupts Within, Second Edition
• Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories that Resonate
• Envisioning Information