Customer Reviews:
 Read it again. Then again - you'll catch on. May 22, 2001
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I'm a big fan of Tufte's work and so was, at first, sort of disappointed the first time through this book. But each time I reread it I find found more and more I can use. The text runs from subversive to straightforward, but it's the wonderful illustrations you'll love!
I find places to apply Tufte's few basic guidelines every single time I transmit information. The worst I can say is this book is super instead of stupendous. I'm happy I own it, and I'm never, ever gonna give it away.
 Not Impressed March 29, 2001
19 out of 52 found this review helpful
If you're a graphic designer looking for practical content on how to better present your infographics - look elsewhere. The book was filled with beautiful, but useless information. If you're after information theory, the book hits the mark - but for almost $50, it's hardly worth it.
 Exquisite January 8, 2001
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
Tufte is a genius, and this, the first of his series (of three), is an exquisite testimony to visual design. Wonderful for brainstorming or just feasting the eyes. No designer should be without these books.
Simply THE bible for every designer in the information age!! January 2, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I wrote the following review here on Amazon back on June 4, 1997. I still stand by this review!Ed Tufte has created an essential resource for every software designer and developer that imparts the religion of good design, while avoiding the typical lists of "do's" and "don'ts" that are so pervasive in design texts. Tufte offers incredible examples of his design concepts and the publication itself is a tangible example of extraordinary design.
excellent source of inspiration November 7, 2000
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is a must have for anyone into design. It is very inspiring, and the concept and the thought behind the book could actually lead to creation of good design. It is very well written in a simple language easy to comprehend. As a designer I feel it covers the most important aspect of design, which is to blow life into the product one is designing!
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