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Author Tufte, Edward R., 1942- author

Title Envisioning information / Edward R. Tufte
Edition Second printing, with revisions
Published Cheshire, Conn. (P.O. Box 430, Cheshire 06410) : Graphics Press, [1990]
Cheshire, Connecticut : Graphics Press, [1990]
©1990
©1990

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Description 126 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color), music ; 28 cm
Contents Escaping flatland -- Micro/macro readings -- Layering and separation -- Small multiples -- Color and information -- Narratives of space and time
Summary 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
Analysis Visual communication
Communication
Graphic arts
Statistics
Notes 2nd printing with revisions, 1991
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Also issued online
Subject Communication -- Graphic methods.
Computer graphics.
Graphic arts.
Graphic methods -- History.
Scientific illustration.
Signs and symbols.
Social sciences -- Statistical methods.
Statistics -- Graphic methods.
Technical illustration.
Visual communication.
Audiovisual Aids.
Communication.
Information Theory.
Author Graphics Press, publisher
LC no. 90166920
ISBN 0961392118
1930824149
9780961392116
9781930824140