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The Wall Street Journal Guide To Information Graphics: The Dos And Don'ts Of Presenting Data, Facts, And Figures (2010)

by Dona M. Wong(Favorite Author)

3.93 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0393072959 (ISBN13: 9780393072952)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

review 1: VERY impressed with this book because it's very readable and goes beyond simple "infographics" or "data visualization" but gives the why behind how data should be presented without unethical fabrication or embellishments that we all overlook from time to time. Love how the content is structured and organized, from the subtle markers on certain pages to easy to remember examples. I was sold when I learned that Dona Wong was a protege of Edward Tufte, and the inspiration is clearly reflected in this work. Excellent for reference/to keep near you at all times if you work with reports or data or have to present quantitative information. 5 stars!
review 2: The WSJ Guide to Information Graphics is an essential read for anyone whose job involves presentation of data a... morend information. The book reads like a style guide, providing underlying methods for creating clear and informative charts and information graphics.Dona Wong was a former student of two designers I admire, Paul Rand and Edward Tufte. While she successfully follows in their footsteps in terms of design expertise, the book is missing the character and wit found in books by Rand or Tufte, making the book feel like a chore to read.Charts are endlessly fascinating and wonderful, but you'll never know it based on this book — you'll just learn how to not screw them up. less

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