Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

4.7 (82 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: 577
  • 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

Noel Young
Noel Young
Cloud Architect at Netflix
21 days ago

This book completely changed my approach to Visualizations:. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture. The architectural insights helped us redesign a major part of our system.

Blake Clark
Blake Clark
Product Designer at Salesforce
4 months ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Critical Thinking. I appreciated the thoughtful breakdown of common design patterns.

Harper Clark
Harper Clark
Frontend Engineer at Apple
8 days ago

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

Charlie Lewis
Charlie Lewis
AI Researcher at IBM
12 months ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Information Design.

Drew Miller
Drew Miller
Mobile Developer at Oracle
12 months ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Information Design. The pacing is perfect—never rushed, never dragging.

Dakota Baker
Dakota Baker
Product Designer at Atlassian
10 days ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Critical Thinking.

Riley Torres
Riley Torres
Software Engineer at Oracle
19 days ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Critical Thinking.

Jamie Brown
Jamie Brown
Embedded Systems Engineer at Intel
11 months ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about Isn't. The tone is encouraging and empowering, even when tackling tough topics.

Blake Garcia
Blake Garcia
Frontend Engineer at Spotify
9 days ago

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

Dakota Adams
Dakota Adams
Senior Developer at Pinterest
1 months ago

The author has a gift for explaining complex concepts about Critical Thinking.

Logan King
Logan King
Frontend Engineer at Slack
20 days ago

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

Parker Nguyen
Parker Nguyen
Cloud Architect at Stripe
2 months ago

This book completely changed my approach to Media Literacy. The troubleshooting tips alone are worth the price of admission. I'm planning to use this as a textbook for my team's training program.

Logan Williams
Logan Williams
Automation Specialist at GitHub
10 months ago

This book completely changed my approach to Deceptive Charts. I’ve already recommended this to several teammates and junior devs.

Alex Martinez
Alex Martinez
Cloud Architect at Atlassian
20 days ago

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

Avery Nelson
Avery Nelson
Backend Developer at Atlassian
12 months ago

I’ve bookmarked several chapters for quick reference on Visual Manipulation.

Blake Jones
Blake Jones
AI Researcher at Snap Inc.
5 days ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Media Literacy. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field.

Sage Martinez
Sage Martinez
API Evangelist at Zoom
2 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Data Visualization.

Taylor Garcia
Taylor Garcia
API Evangelist at Pinterest
15 days ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Media Literacy. I appreciated the thoughtful breakdown of common design patterns.

River Brown
River Brown
Embedded Systems Engineer at Stripe
14 days ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to Believing.

Quinn Jones
Quinn Jones
Tech Lead at Salesforce
15 days ago

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

Morgan Allen
Morgan Allen
QA Analyst at Dropbox
7 months ago

It’s the kind of book that stays relevant no matter how much you know about Deceptive Charts.

Harper Walker
Harper Walker
Mobile Developer at Airbnb
16 days ago

This helped me connect the dots I’d been missing in Believing. Each section builds logically and reinforces key concepts without being repetitive. This book gave me the tools to finally tackle that long-standing bottleneck.

Quinn Carter
Quinn Carter
Tech Lead at Snap Inc.
25 days ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Data Visualization. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field.

Emerson Davis
Emerson Davis
Systems Architect at Netflix
11 months ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Isn't.

River Garcia
River Garcia
Full Stack Developer at Snap Inc.
9 months ago

The clarity and depth here are unmatched when it comes to Lying.

Noel Green
Noel Green
Automation Specialist at Oracle
23 days ago

This is now my go-to reference for all things related to Media Literacy.

Logan Torres
Logan Torres
Software Engineer at Intel
29 days ago

This is now my go-to reference for all things related to Believing. The troubleshooting tips alone are worth the price of admission. The emphasis on readability and structure has elevated our entire codebase.

Alex Brown
Alex Brown
API Evangelist at Spotify
5 months ago

I’ve shared this with my team to improve our understanding of Believing. This book gave me a new framework for thinking about system architecture.

Kai Green
Kai Green
Data Scientist at Pinterest
2 months ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in Deceptive Charts.

Charlie Garcia
Charlie Garcia
Data Scientist at Airbnb
18 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about Media Literacy. The troubleshooting tips alone are worth the price of admission.

Logan Walker
Logan Walker
Technical Writer at IBM
11 months ago

The writing is engaging, and the examples are spot-on for Information Design.

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