Demonstrates how to take complex, abstract statistical data and organize it into an understandable chart or diagram. This book shows what type of chart is suitable for individual jobs, what format is appropriate and what demands of time, art and skill are involved in each project. Using well-illustrated sample assignments, the author teaches how to apply four steps to any task beginning with identifying the reader or user of the chart, selecting a production method, reviewing the numbers, and finding the right symbol around which to design it. This book also discusses the misuse of charts and how to avoid distorting facts. It concludes with how to find sources of inspiration in nature and the world around us. This book is designed to be of interest to graphic designers, art directors, editors and anyone who uses charts to convey information.
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Nigel Holmes (born 1942) grew up in England, and moved to the US in 1978 to work at Time Magazine. When he left in 1994 he was the graphics director, and had written three books about graphic design. (They're out of print now, but Amazon usually has second-hand copies.) Other books include Wordless Diagrams (2005) and Nigel Holmes on Information Design (2006), by Steven Heller. His latest book Pinhole and the Expedition to the Jungle is for children of about 11 or 12.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Infographic journalist's manual,
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This review is from: Designer's Guide to Creating Charts and Diagrams (Paperback)
Great book for understanting charts and diagrams. It's a beginners guide for presenting information with pictures and drawings by Nigel Holmes. Would you know how the USAtoday snapshots fever began? This book remarked the eighties infographic style. It's a classic.
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Infographic journalist's manual,
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This review is from: Designer's Guide to Creating Charts and Diagrams (Paperback)
Great book for understanting charts and diagrams. It's a beginners guide for presenting information with pictures and drawings by Nigel Holmes. Would you know how the USAtoday snapshots fever began? This book remarked the eighties infographic style. It's a classic.
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This review is from: Designer's Guide to Creating Charts and Diagrams (Hardcover)
I know it's used but the description led me to believe it would be in better condition than it was. I was a bit dissapointed and am hesitant to recommend this seller to anyone, great price though. I guess the old saying is right,"you get what you pay for." Oh well, the content is what's important, right?
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