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The Book of Trees: Visualizing Branches of Knowledge Hardcover – April 8, 2014

by Manuel Lima (Author), Ben Shneiderman (Foreword)

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Our critically acclaimed bestseller Visual Complexity was the first in-depth examination of the burgeoning field of information visualization. Particularly noteworthy are the numerous historical examples of past efforts to make sense of complex systems of information. In this new companion volume, The Book of Trees, data viz expert Manuel Lima examines the more than eight hundred year history of the tree diagram, from its roots in the illuminated manuscripts of medieval monasteries to its current resurgence as an elegant means of visualization. Lima presents two hundred intricately detailed tree diagram illustrations on a remarkable variety of subjects—from some of the earliest known examples from ancient Mesopotamia to the manuscripts of medieval monasteries to contributions by leading contemporary designers. A timeline of capsule biographies on key figures in the development of the tree diagram rounds out this one-of-a-kind visual compendium.

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"The Book of Trees: Visualizing Branches of Knowledge catalogs a stunning diversity of illustrations and graphics that rely on arboreal models for representing information." -Wired Magazine

"Now for the first time this often overlooked icon of information has its own in-depth historical book." -Hyperallergic

"The data visualization master's new work gives a history and analysis of leafy diagrams. (...) Each chapter elucidates different styles of tree visualizations, many of which the layperson might not recognize without Lima's sound guidance." -Cool Hunting

"The Book of Trees is a treasure trove of visual literacy, symbolic history, and cultural insight." - Brain Pickings

"The Book of Trees explores the many possibilities presented by treelike diagrams in expressing ideas and discoveries, with a strong emphasis on the effectiveness of representational strategies." - Nature magazine

About the Author

Lima was named one of the "fifty most creative and influential minds of 2009" by Creativity magazine. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the New York–based design lead for Codeacademy.com.

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Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press (April 8, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1616892188
ISBN-13: 978-1616892180
Product Dimensions: 8 x 1 x 10.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 35 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #740 in Books > Arts & Photography > History & Criticism > History

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Fascinating and visually stunning.

April 8, 2017

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The second half of the book was certainly more mathematical than I expected--but what a fascinating subject! I can see why the author is considered one of the top 50 creative/innovative people in the world. If you're interested in the way we categorize information and knowledge (particularly in the Big Data age), this book is for you.

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Very beautiful and well-crafted book

March 19, 2018

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Very beautiful and well-crafted book, and that's just the actual pages + cover.
Inside, the layout of how trees and all sorts of radiating diagrams help to display information, is fascinating. I am a cognitive psychologist.
I enjoyed the spatial representation of so much semantic info. The delivery is a bit uneven, or I would have tipped to 5 stars.

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A MUST BUY - Make time for this one!

June 7, 2015

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This is an incredibly beautiful book. I've been spellbound. If you purchase only one book this year, it should be this one. Follow the tree charts, and they will take you to places you've never imagined. Do make sure you have some time for it, else you'll be frustrated... ;-)

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James F. Housel

from the roots to the leaves

September 2, 2015

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utterly beautiful exploration of the concept of trees as a metaphor for the organization of knowledge. Genealogy, the law, your computer's hard drive...all depicted in well reproduced examples ranging from ancient manuscripts to Wired magazine. Not a lot of text...not a lot needed.

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May 23, 2016

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I was expecting more technical information and less focus on the art. But it's still fascinating.

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Deconinck Frank

I thought that the book was great and all speakers told me exactly that too

May 9, 2015

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I was looking for a book to offer to speakers at a scientific symposium and I came across this book: both visually attractive and interesting from the science point of view. I thought that the book was great and all speakers told me exactly that too.

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October 31, 2015

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Great representations and description. The historical context is great as well.

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March 27, 2016

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Great Product!!

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