Information Designer Recommended Reading List

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	"The fundamental book to read about Information Design. Data-ink ratio, chartjunk, graphical excellence are all explained and clarified here with beautiful examples and illustrations. Must buy."

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	"Another masterpiece about Information Design and how visual displays can help understand and explain information effectively."

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	"The very best you can read about Information Design. A wonderful design book full of examples and explanations. A must buy."

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	"A good reference book showing a great number of charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, and tables. The book provides an in-depth treatment of their practical application."

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	"Exploring the myriad ways to design diagrams. In the book the author explains how to assess the information to be conveyed to determine what needs to be stressed within a chosen format."

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	"A fully integrated text on the emerging discipline of information visualization. Offers real-world examples and applications of computer-generated information visualization  and  data presentation."

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	"Focus of the book is how to manage visual "information overload" causing problems with the recognition, differentiation, and understanding of data."

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	"Understanding USA is one of the most comprehensive reference books ever written. Every page is packed with clear, simple graphics designed to break down great amounts of info into easily digestible"

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	"Most people know that yellow text presented against a blue background reads clearly, but how many can explain why? This book explores the art and science of why we see objects the way we do."

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	"This book was written for statisticians, scientists, geographers, and others interested in visualizing data. It presents a unique foundation for producing almost every type of quantitative graphic."