Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

4.7 (171 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: 508
  • 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 Martinez
Casey Martinez
Software Engineer at Oracle
2 months ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Information Design. I was able to apply what I learned immediately to a client project. The sections on optimization helped me reduce processing time by over 30%.

Jules Williams
Jules Williams
Backend Developer at Slack
10 months ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about Seeing. Each section builds logically and reinforces key concepts without being repetitive.

Noel Johnson
Noel Johnson
QA Analyst at Slack
12 months ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Isn't.

Elliot Williams
Elliot Williams
Senior Developer at GitHub
4 months ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Visual Manipulation. The author’s passion for the subject is contagious.

Drew Nelson
Drew Nelson
API Evangelist at Microsoft
1 months ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on Lying.

Rowan Hall
Rowan Hall
Full Stack Developer at LinkedIn
11 days ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Visual Manipulation.

Skyler Torres
Skyler Torres
QA Analyst at Apple
1 months ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in Data Visualization. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application.

Logan Nguyen
Logan Nguyen
Frontend Engineer at Zoom
17 days ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Seeing.

Quinn Scott
Quinn Scott
Game Developer at Slack
4 days ago

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

Jordan Young
Jordan Young
Tech Lead at Slack
19 days ago

The insights in this book helped me solve a critical problem with Believing. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding. It helped me refactor legacy code with confidence and clarity.

Micah King
Micah King
Automation Specialist at Dropbox
9 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Visualizations:. I found myself highlighting entire pages—it’s that insightful.

Parker Scott
Parker Scott
Systems Architect at IBM
3 months ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Media Literacy.

Noel Carter
Noel Carter
Game Developer at Pinterest
9 months ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on Media Literacy. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs. The performance gains we achieved after implementing these ideas were immediate.

Emerson Clark
Emerson Clark
Cloud Architect at Netflix
2 days ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to Deceptive Charts. I particularly appreciated the chapter on best practices and common pitfalls.

Alex Walker
Alex Walker
Product Designer at Twitter
9 months ago

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

Morgan Nelson
Morgan Nelson
Systems Architect at Nvidia
8 months ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Believing. It’s the kind of book you’ll keep on your desk, not your shelf.

Skyler Baker
Skyler Baker
DevOps Specialist at Tesla
1 months ago

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

Avery Williams
Avery Williams
ML Engineer at Red Hat
4 months ago

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

Blake Nelson
Blake Nelson
Cloud Architect at Microsoft
16 days ago

This book gave me the confidence to tackle challenges in Infographics. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs. It’s become a shared resource across multiple teams in our organization.

Jamie Brown
Jamie Brown
Technical Writer at Netflix
28 days ago

I've read many books on this topic, but this one stands out for its clarity on Believing. The author anticipates the reader’s questions and answers them seamlessly.

River Brown
River Brown
ML Engineer at Adobe
25 days ago

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

Blake Martinez
Blake Martinez
Embedded Systems Engineer at Spotify
13 days ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Data Visualization. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture. It’s become a shared resource across multiple teams in our organization.

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