Prague College Library: Envisioning Information
 
Title:      Envisioning Information
Categories:      Art & Design
BookID:      GD-HND-0045
Authors:      Edward R. Tufte
ISBN-10(13):      9780961392116
Publisher:      Graphics Pr
Publication date:      1990-05
Number of pages:      126
Language:      English
Rating:      0 
Picture:      cover
Description:      Product Description
This book celebrates escapes from the flatlands of both paper and computer screen, showing superb displays of high-dimensional complex data. The most design-oriented of Edward Tufte's books, Envisioning Information shows maps, charts, scientific presentations, diagrams, computer interfaces, statistical graphics and tables, stereo photographs, guidebooks, courtroom exhibits, timetables, use of color, a pop-up, and many other wonderful displays of information. The book provides practical advice about how to explain complex material by visual means, with extraordinary examples to illustrate the fundamental principles of information displays. Topics include escaping flatland, color and information, micro/macro designs, layering and separation, small multiples, and narratives. Winner of 17 awards for design and content. 400 illustrations with exquisite 6- to 12-color printing throughout. Highest quality design and production.
Amazon.com Review
A remarkable range of examples for the idea of visual thinking, with beautifully printed pages. A real treat for all who reason and learn by means of images. -- Rudolf Arnheim