Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Published: October 10, 2025

ISBN: 9798269182964

Data Visualization Information Design Media Literacy Deceptive Charts Critical Thinking
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About This Book

An essential reference for modern best practices for Visual Manipulation implementation, drawing from years of industry experience.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive coverage of best practices and patterns
  • Deep dive into Deceptive Charts concepts and applications
  • Security considerations and mitigation strategies
  • Troubleshooting guide for common issues and errors
  • Hands-on exercises with real-world scenarios

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Applying concepts from Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing in real projects

Posted by Jules Gonzalez 23 hours ago

What sets Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing apart is its focus on practical application. Each chapter includes exercises that challenge you to apply what you've learned, and the companion website provides additional resources. I've already incorporated several techniques into my daily work.

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Sage Wilson

The case studies in Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing are worth their weight in gold. Seeing these principles applied to real projects makes all the difference.

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Devon Walker

Our entire team is reading Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing together and discussing a chapter each week. It's been great for aligning our approach to development.

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My review of Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Posted by Phoenix Morris 3 hours ago

As a senior developer, I'm often skeptical of technical books, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing surprised me. The authors don't just explain how things work—they explain why they work that way, which is crucial for truly understanding these concepts. The sections on Media Literacy are worth the price alone.

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Applying concepts from Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing in real projects

Posted by Jesse Hall 22 hours ago

As a senior developer, I'm often skeptical of technical books, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing surprised me. The authors don't just explain how things work—they explain why they work that way, which is crucial for truly understanding these concepts. The sections on Media Literacy are worth the price alone.

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Frankie Davis

The section on optimization in Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing is brilliant. I applied their recommendations to our legacy codebase and saw a 40% performance improvement.

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Why every developer should read Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Posted by Hayden Evans 7 hours ago

I've been working with Data Visualization for over five years, and I still found valuable insights in Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing. The chapter on Information Design particularly transformed how I approach my work. The examples are practical and the explanations are clear without being oversimplified.

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Why every developer should read Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Posted by Micah Lewis 4 hours ago

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing isn't just another technical manual—it's a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be an effective developer in today's landscape. The authors blend technical depth with philosophical insights that have changed how I think about my craft.

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Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing - A critical analysis

Posted by Morgan Mitchell 3 hours ago

I recommended Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to my entire team after reading it. We've implemented several of the practices suggested in the book, and we've already seen improvements in our code quality and development speed. The practical advice is backed by research and real-world experience.

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Peyton Young

I've been recommending Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to everyone. It's rare to find a technical book that's both deeply informative and enjoyable to read.

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