Beautiful Visualization

by Julie Steele and Noah Iliinsky

Book Overview

Visualization is the graphic presentation of data -- portrayals meant to reveal complex information at a glance. Think of the familiar map of the New York City subway system, or a diagram of the human brain. Successful visualizations are beautiful not only for their aesthetic design, but also for elegant layers of detail that efficiently generate insight and new understanding.

This book examines the methods of two dozen visualization experts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449379869
• ISBN13: 9781449379865
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Length: 415 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.2"