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 - FascinatingIf you have ever wondered how statisticians communicated data before Excel then you've found the right book to settle your curiosity. For some this may be a seaside read, but for me it is a great coffee table companion. I've learned something new every day for the last couple of months. This won't make an artist out of anyone, but it will guide you through the thought process of choosing appropriate methods to convey data. Rating:  - BLACK AND WHITEVery good book, explained everything in black and white, really cant go wrong! Rating: - Stunning book that makes you think about designI am a technical writer whose graphic skills are underdeveloped so I am learning more about graphic design. First, the contents of this books are physically beautiful. Second, Tufte explains how he thinks about design, establishing its importance and demystifying it at the same time. Third, the book helped me to feel less intimidated by thinking visually about the presentation of information. Finally, the book opened up, even if ever-so-sligthly, other modes of experiencing reality, for this left-brained person. Rating: - Classic This is a book that everybody who handles data, whether simple and complex, should read. And if he/she is in the position of influence, he should get other members of his team to read it and, more importantly, to practice it. Rating: - It Changed My Outlook for LifeThough some of the examples of computer graphics are dated, the principles still resonate. This book was recommended to me in the late 80's and is still the major influence in how I think about presenting data. Tufte writes with quick wit and tremendous examples. Buy the book in spite of the title - it belongs on every professional's bookcase.
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