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 Tufte is God November 8, 2005
19 out of 23 found this review helpful
I think I made Tufte very rich. If I didn't it was not my fault. I was a Displays Manager with IBM and used his book to illustrate how colour & pixels could enhance information. I developed a presentation that used his work to exploit data and its visualisation. As a result I sold one hell of a lot of screens (IBM 3279 colour screens - the first ever colour screens - and at £3,000 a crack I sold 6,000 in the first year alone). I also sold a lot of Tufte's books. The quite brilliant example of Minard's graph of Napoleon's campaign in Russia (contained within the book) would keep an audience occupied for 2 hours - and not a yawn - so if ever the Good Professor decides to make a Will, he should remember me and I hope he predececeases me by a goodly margin so I can drink to his memory in style.I think Professor Tufte's product is quite safe and unlikely to cause injury or death (Amazon Product Compliance Statement).
Professor Tufte writes simply excellent books. January 17, 2002
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
These books appeal on so many levels. They are informative, interesting and entertaining. Beautifully produced and very well written. One hardly notices one is being educated.
Read it, before you make a really bad mistake. December 8, 2001
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This book should be a compulsory read for all graphic designers dealing with data visualisation. The clearly focused chapters, all with superb illustrations, take the reader through some of the best and worst graphics and charts ever printed, with Tufte providing crystalline insights and techniques that will stick in your mind and make your own work better. Whilst this book deals only with printed graphics, I think that the lessons learned are even more valuable as a foundation for interactive media designers. With the added dimensions of time and user involvement comes the potential to commit far worse design-crimes than many of the examples laid bare in this book! Like I said: Read it before you make a really bad mistake!
invaluable, every scientist, hell every american should read July 23, 1999
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
the examples are incredible. this book is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read both for its content and execution. The advice Tufte gives with regard to the presentation of information will only become more important in the future. Whether reading the newspaper or writing a technical report, the proper display of quantitative information is an invaluable skill. this book helps you to think clearly and concisely. one of the best books of all time.
If you have to design anything, read this series July 15, 1999
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Whether it is presentation slides or internet sites, the concepts provided in Tufte's books will give you insight and skill that will improve your output 1000%.There is some overlap between the books, but just looking at the pictures and his explanations and concepts will make you say "AHA!" and improve your next design.
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