Name/Title
Envisioning informationEntry/Object ID
N70.T848Description
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.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
visual communicationBook Details
Author
Edward R. TuftePublisher
Graphics PressPlace Published
City
ChesireState/Province
ConnecticutCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
1990Call No.
N70.T848ISBN
961392118, 9780961392116LCCN
90166920Notes
Length: 126General Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
Escaping flatland -- Micro/macro readings -- Layering and separation -- Small multiples -- Color and information -- Narratives of space and time.