Tufte Edward R.The Visual Display of Quantitative Information.2ed. Graphics Press, 2001. - 191 p.
ISBN10:
0961392142. ISBN13: 978-0961392147.
The classic book on statistical graphics, charts, tables. Theory and practice in the design of data graphics, 250 illustrations of the best (and a few of the worst) statistical graphics, with detailed analysis of how to display data for precise, effective, quick analysis. Design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples. Editing and improving graphics. The data-ink ratio. Time-series, relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs. Detection of graphical deception: design variation vs. data variation. Sources of deception. Aesthetics and data graphical displays. This is the second edition of The Visual Display of Quantitative Information.
Graphical practiceGraphical Excellence
Graphical Integrity
Sources of Graphical Integrity and Sophistication
Theory of data graphicsData-Ink and Graphical Redesign
Chartjunk: Vibrations, Grids, and Ducks
Data-Ink Maximization and Graphical Design
Multifunctioning Graphical Elements
Data Density and Small Multiples
Aesthetics and Technique in Data Graphical Design
Epilogue: Designs for the Display of Information