Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Information Design connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

Not perfect, but very useful. The wallpapers angle kept it grounded in current problems.

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Data Visualization chapter is built for recall.

I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Media Literacy chapters are concrete enough to test.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Infographics arguments land.

I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Information Design chapters are concrete enough to test.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the edition tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

If you enjoyed Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Critical Thinking examples.

I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Critical Thinking chapters are concrete enough to test.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Critical Thinking part hit that hard.

Not perfect, but very useful. The actually angle kept it grounded in current problems.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Visual Manipulation part hit that hard.

I didn’t expect Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to be this approachable. The way it frames Infographics made me instantly calmer about getting started.

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Information Design chapter is built for recall.

I’ve already recommended it twice. The Critical Thinking chapter alone is worth the price. (Side note: if you like Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Media Literacy examples.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the design tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: interface vibes.

The edition tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around interface—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

The 2026 tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Data Visualization sections feel super practical.

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: actually vibes.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Media Literacy connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous. (Side note: if you like Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

The design tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

If you enjoyed Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.

I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Data Visualization chapters are concrete enough to test.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Deceptive Charts arguments land.

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: wallpapers vibes.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Data Visualization examples.

I’ve already recommended it twice. The Infographics chapter alone is worth the price.

I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Infographics chapters are concrete enough to test.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Deceptive Charts examples.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Data Visualization arguments land.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Information Design. (Side note: if you like Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Critical Thinking connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Critical Thinking framing is chef’s kiss.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Visual Manipulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Deceptive Charts chapter is built for recall.

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Information Design sections feel field-tested.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Data Visualization part hit that hard. (Side note: if you like Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Visual Manipulation examples.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.

I’ve already recommended it twice. The Data Visualization chapter alone is worth the price.

If you enjoyed Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around design and momentum.

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Deceptive Charts sections feel super practical.

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Infographics chapter is built for recall.

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Infographics sections feel field-tested.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Infographics connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Critical Thinking part hit that hard. (Side note: if you like Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Media Literacy.

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Visual Manipulation sections feel field-tested.

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Critical Thinking chapter is built for recall.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Deceptive Charts sections feel field-tested.

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Visual Manipulation chapter is built for recall.

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Visual Manipulation sections feel super practical.

If you enjoyed Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around edition and momentum.

Not perfect, but very useful. The interface angle kept it grounded in current problems.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Visual Manipulation arguments land.

I’ve already recommended it twice. The Information Design chapter alone is worth the price.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Media Literacy arguments land.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.

If you enjoyed Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the 2026 tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading. (Side note: if you like Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Infographics chapters are concrete enough to test.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Deceptive Charts.

If you enjoyed Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around design and momentum.

I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Infographics chapters are concrete enough to test.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Infographics examples.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Information Design connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Critical Thinking.

I’ve already recommended it twice. The Visual Manipulation chapter alone is worth the price.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Information Design arguments land.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Data Visualization examples.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Deceptive Charts connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

Not perfect, but very useful. The wallpapers angle kept it grounded in current problems.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Media Literacy framing is chef’s kiss.

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: wallpapers vibes.

Not perfect, but very useful. The interface angle kept it grounded in current problems.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Visual Manipulation.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Information Design framing is chef’s kiss.

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Information Design sections feel field-tested.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Data Visualization connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Infographics framing is chef’s kiss.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Critical Thinking examples.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the 2026 tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Media Literacy examples.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Infographics arguments land.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Information Design framing is chef’s kiss.

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Critical Thinking sections feel field-tested.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Media Literacy connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Media Literacy sections feel field-tested. (Side note: if you like Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Media Literacy chapter is built for recall.

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Information Design sections feel super practical.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Media Literacy part hit that hard.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the edition tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Deceptive Charts framing is chef’s kiss.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Data Visualization framing is chef’s kiss.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Visual Manipulation framing is chef’s kiss.

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: wallpapers vibes. (Side note: if you like Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Data Visualization framing is chef’s kiss.

Not perfect, but very useful. The interface angle kept it grounded in current problems.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Information Design part hit that hard.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Media Literacy framing is chef’s kiss.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Media Literacy.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.

I’ve already recommended it twice. The Media Literacy chapter alone is worth the price.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.

I’ve already recommended it twice. The Data Visualization chapter alone is worth the price. (Side note: if you like Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Information Design sections feel field-tested.

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: actually vibes.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the Data Visualization examples.