Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

4.7 (184 reviews)
Data VisualizationInformation DesignMedia LiteracyDeceptive ChartsCritical ThinkingInfographicsVisual Manipulation

A comprehensive guide to mastering Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy and more.

Book Details
  • ISBN: 9798269182964
  • Publication Date: October 10, 2025
  • Pages: 394
  • Publisher: Tech Publications

About This Book

This book provides in-depth coverage of Data Visualization and Information Design, offering practical insights and real-world examples that developers can apply immediately in their projects.

What You'll Learn
  • Master the fundamentals of Data Visualization
  • Implement advanced techniques for Information Design
  • Optimize performance in Media Literacy applications
  • Apply best practices from industry experts
  • Troubleshoot common issues and pitfalls
Who This Book Is For

This book is perfect for developers with intermediate experience looking to deepen their knowledge of Data Visualization and Information Design. Whether you're building enterprise applications or working on personal projects, you'll find valuable insights and techniques.

Reviews & Discussions

Elliot Hall
Elliot Hall
Site Reliability Engineer at Nvidia
7 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Visualizations:. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture. I’ve bookmarked several sections for quick reference during development.

Morgan Mitchell
Morgan Mitchell
Product Designer at Spotify
9 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Visualizations:. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf.

Morgan Walker
Morgan Walker
Product Designer at Red Hat
25 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about Visualizations:.

Blake Torres
Blake Torres
ML Engineer at Adobe
12 days ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to Isn't. The author's real-world experience shines through in every chapter.

Skyler Young
Skyler Young
Systems Architect at Netflix
29 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about Seeing.

Morgan Nguyen
Morgan Nguyen
AI Researcher at Oracle
9 months ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Seeing.

Noel Lewis
Noel Lewis
Full Stack Developer at LinkedIn
6 days ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Visualizations:.

Noel Adams
Noel Adams
API Evangelist at Amazon
16 days ago

I've been recommending this to all my colleagues working with Visualizations:. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf. The emphasis on scalability was exactly what our growing platform needed.

Drew King
Drew King
Full Stack Developer at Atlassian
1 months ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in Lying. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout.

Micah Brown
Micah Brown
Senior Developer at Spotify
20 days ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in Believing.

Alex Allen
Alex Allen
Software Engineer at Snap Inc.
23 days ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Critical Thinking.

Alex Carter
Alex Carter
Embedded Systems Engineer at Atlassian
2 months ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Data Visualization. I feel more confident tackling complex projects after reading this.

Avery Nelson
Avery Nelson
Systems Architect at Atlassian
11 months ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on Isn't.

Quinn Lopez
Quinn Lopez
Innovation Lead at Tesla
10 days ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Deceptive Charts.

Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson
Cloud Architect at Shopify
10 months ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Data Visualization. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout.

Logan Adams
Logan Adams
Full Stack Developer at Spotify
20 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Visualizations:.

Noel Carter
Noel Carter
Embedded Systems Engineer at IBM
6 months ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in Data Visualization.

Noel Allen
Noel Allen
Product Designer at Airbnb
7 days ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Seeing. I feel more confident tackling complex projects after reading this. The emphasis on readability and structure has elevated our entire codebase.

Avery Hill
Avery Hill
Systems Architect at GitHub
27 days ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Deceptive Charts. I appreciated the thoughtful breakdown of common design patterns.

Rowan Hall
Rowan Hall
Data Scientist at Zoom
22 days ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Information Design.

Casey Hill
Casey Hill
Cloud Architect at Dropbox
27 days ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to Critical Thinking.

Drew Carter
Drew Carter
Systems Architect at Dropbox
15 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Critical Thinking.

Blake Miller
Blake Miller
Frontend Engineer at Google
23 days ago

I've been recommending this to all my colleagues working with Information Design. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics.

Sage Clark
Sage Clark
Embedded Systems Engineer at Microsoft
7 months ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about Information Design.

Charlie Garcia
Charlie Garcia
Data Scientist at Tesla
2 months ago

This book completely changed my approach to Deceptive Charts. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious.

Parker Johnson
Parker Johnson
ML Engineer at Adobe
10 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Media Literacy.

Harper Hill
Harper Hill
Game Developer at Snap Inc.
11 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Data Visualization.

Dakota Nguyen
Dakota Nguyen
Technical Writer at Red Hat
8 days ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Media Literacy. I feel more confident tackling complex projects after reading this. It’s helped me mentor junior developers more effectively.

Charlie Wright
Charlie Wright
Product Designer at Dropbox
12 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Media Literacy. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf.

Avery Jones
Avery Jones
Automation Specialist at GitHub
1 months ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Critical Thinking.

Emerson Johnson
Emerson Johnson
Site Reliability Engineer at Shopify
10 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Deceptive Charts. The author's real-world experience shines through in every chapter.

Jordan Brown
Jordan Brown
Game Developer at Airbnb
28 days ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Believing.

Quinn Garcia
Quinn Garcia
Product Designer at Pinterest
10 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Information Design.

Jordan Hall
Jordan Hall
Innovation Lead at LinkedIn
1 months ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Visual Manipulation. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free.

Morgan Walker
Morgan Walker
AI Researcher at Airbnb
5 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about Data Visualization. I feel more confident tackling complex projects after reading this. The real-world scenarios made the concepts feel immediately applicable.

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