Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

4.7 (162 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: 471
  • 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

Drew Carter
Drew Carter
ML Engineer at Nvidia
30 days ago

This is now my go-to reference for all things related to Visual Manipulation. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field. The debugging strategies outlined here saved me hours of frustration.

Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
Cloud Architect at Shopify
5 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Information Design. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application.

Casey Young
Casey Young
Full Stack Developer at Amazon
5 months ago

This book offers a fresh perspective on Believing.

Riley Johnson
Riley Johnson
Product Designer at Salesforce
1 days ago

I’ve already implemented several ideas from this book into my work with Data Visualization. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding. This book gave me the tools to finally tackle that long-standing bottleneck.

Elliot Hill
Elliot Hill
ML Engineer at IBM
1 months ago

I wish I'd discovered this book earlier—it’s a game changer for Infographics. I feel more confident tackling complex projects after reading this.

Skyler Mitchell
Skyler Mitchell
Frontend Engineer at Snap Inc.
11 months ago

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

Micah Hill
Micah Hill
Product Designer at Stripe
3 days ago

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

Harper Lewis
Harper Lewis
Senior Developer at Snap Inc.
1 months ago

The practical advice here is immediately applicable to Visual Manipulation. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects.

Alex King
Alex King
AI Researcher at Spotify
8 months ago

This resource is indispensable for anyone working in Visual Manipulation.

Jamie King
Jamie King
DevOps Specialist at Oracle
10 months ago

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

Jules Brown
Jules Brown
Software Engineer at Apple
6 months ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Infographics. The exercises at the end of each chapter helped solidify my understanding.

Jules Martinez
Jules Martinez
Security Engineer at Apple
3 months ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Believing.

Micah Clark
Micah Clark
Full Stack Developer at Tesla
9 months ago

The examples in this book are incredibly practical for Information Design. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free. The clear explanations make complex topics accessible to developers of all levels.

Rowan Miller
Rowan Miller
UX Strategist at Twitter
19 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Infographics. The writing style is clear, concise, and refreshingly jargon-free.

Logan Hall
Logan Hall
QA Analyst at Stripe
2 days ago

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

Harper Allen
Harper Allen
Security Engineer at Salesforce
10 months ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Information Design.

Quinn Johnson
Quinn Johnson
Tech Lead at Nvidia
4 months ago

This book distilled years of confusion into a clear roadmap for Isn't.

Finley Lewis
Finley Lewis
Security Engineer at Intel
3 days ago

I was struggling with until I read this book Media Literacy. The practical examples helped me implement better solutions in my projects.

Harper Walker
Harper Walker
Product Designer at Nvidia
6 days ago

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

Rowan Clark
Rowan Clark
AI Researcher at LinkedIn
7 months ago

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

Micah Martinez
Micah Martinez
Mobile Developer at Airbnb
11 days ago

A must-read for anyone trying to master Isn't.

Reese Walker
Reese Walker
Security Engineer at Microsoft
12 months ago

This book made me rethink how I approach Critical Thinking. It’s packed with practical wisdom that only comes from years in the field. I'm planning to use this as a textbook for my team's training program.

Emerson Garcia
Emerson Garcia
ML Engineer at Netflix
2 days ago

The author's experience really shines through in their treatment of Visualizations:. I appreciated the thoughtful breakdown of common design patterns.

Alex Hall
Alex Hall
Site Reliability Engineer at Shopify
24 days ago

It’s rare to find something this insightful about Isn't.

Blake Miller
Blake Miller
Innovation Lead at Salesforce
11 months ago

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

Jordan Johnson
Jordan Johnson
API Evangelist at Pinterest
2 months ago

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

Noel Nguyen
Noel Nguyen
QA Analyst at Facebook
10 months ago

I keep coming back to this book whenever I need guidance on Infographics. This book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application.

Finley Adams
Finley Adams
Embedded Systems Engineer at Shopify
7 days ago

After reading this, I finally understand the intricacies of Visualizations:.

Jamie Clark
Jamie Clark
Innovation Lead at Dropbox
21 days ago

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice in Information Design.

Kai Green
Kai Green
Full Stack Developer at Tesla
22 days ago

It’s the kind of book that stays relevant no matter how much you know about Critical Thinking. It’s rare to find a book that’s both technically rigorous and genuinely enjoyable to read.

Dakota Williams
Dakota Williams
Site Reliability Engineer at GitHub
4 months ago

I finally feel equipped to make informed decisions about Data Visualization. I feel more confident tackling complex projects after reading this. I’ve started incorporating these principles into our code reviews.

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