Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

4.7 (185 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: 500
  • 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

Casey Garcia
Casey Garcia
Software Engineer at Tesla
24 days ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about Media Literacy. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful. The debugging strategies outlined here saved me hours of frustration.

River Smith
River Smith
Full Stack Developer at Atlassian
11 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Deceptive Charts. Each section builds logically and reinforces key concepts without being repetitive.

Jamie Hall
Jamie Hall
Tech Lead at Zoom
26 days ago

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

Micah Green
Micah Green
Site Reliability Engineer at Slack
1 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about Visual Manipulation.

Jamie Nelson
Jamie Nelson
Senior Developer at Shopify
1 days ago

I’ve shared this with my team to improve our understanding of Visual Manipulation. I especially liked the real-world case studies woven throughout.

Micah Scott
Micah Scott
Frontend Engineer at Intel
6 days ago

I’ve shared this with my team to improve our understanding of Infographics.

Jordan Hall
Jordan Hall
Systems Architect at Salesforce
28 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Critical Thinking.

Jordan Adams
Jordan Adams
Systems Architect at Zoom
29 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Believing. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects. The debugging strategies outlined here saved me hours of frustration.

Jordan Mitchell
Jordan Mitchell
Data Scientist at Microsoft
7 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Data Visualization. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics.

River Mitchell
River Mitchell
Frontend Engineer at Pinterest
22 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Data Visualization.

Elliot King
Elliot King
Product Designer at Tesla
7 months ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to Visualizations:. The author's real-world experience shines through in every chapter.

Logan Baker
Logan Baker
Innovation Lead at Pinterest
12 months ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Media Literacy.

Reese Lopez
Reese Lopez
Frontend Engineer at Airbnb
6 days ago

I keep coming back to this book whenever I need guidance on Seeing.

Harper Mitchell
Harper Mitchell
Product Designer at Slack
14 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Believing.

Avery Torres
Avery Torres
Mobile Developer at Airbnb
6 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Visual Manipulation. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free. I've already seen improvements in my code quality after applying these techniques.

Alex Wright
Alex Wright
Mobile Developer at Airbnb
6 days ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Visual Manipulation. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs.

Kai Davis
Kai Davis
Software Engineer at LinkedIn
5 days ago

This book completely changed my approach to Visual Manipulation.

Drew Nguyen
Drew Nguyen
Automation Specialist at Microsoft
11 months ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Infographics. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects.

Avery Allen
Avery Allen
Game Developer at Zoom
8 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Isn't.

Morgan Garcia
Morgan Garcia
Innovation Lead at Amazon
27 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Isn't.

River Walker
River Walker
QA Analyst at Airbnb
6 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Lying. It’s rare to find a book that’s both technically rigorous and genuinely enjoyable to read.

Micah Allen
Micah Allen
Backend Developer at Pinterest
11 months ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for Media Literacy.

Noel Adams
Noel Adams
Site Reliability Engineer at Salesforce
7 months ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Lying.

Jamie Hall
Jamie Hall
DevOps Specialist at Red Hat
22 days ago

I've been recommending this to all my colleagues working with Lying. I particularly appreciated the chapter on best practices and common pitfalls. The clarity of the examples made it easy to onboard new developers.

Taylor Allen
Taylor Allen
Product Designer at Shopify
21 days ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to Deceptive Charts. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding.

Avery Clark
Avery Clark
Product Designer at Nvidia
12 days ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Information Design.

Noel Jones
Noel Jones
Product Designer at Slack
12 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Seeing.

Rowan Williams
Rowan Williams
Full Stack Developer at Shopify
14 days ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to Media Literacy. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field.

Noel Garcia
Noel Garcia
API Evangelist at Atlassian
7 months ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Lying.

Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
Embedded Systems Engineer at Amazon
6 months ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on Critical Thinking. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free. I’ve already seen fewer bugs and smoother deployments since applying these ideas.

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