Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

1535 reviews | October 10, 2025
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Quick Facts
  • ISBN: 9798269182964
  • Published: October 10, 2025
  • Pages: 442
  • Language: English
  • Categories: Analytics, Data Visualization, Media Literacy, Critical Thinking, Information Design, Visualizations

About This Book

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's expertise in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation is evident throughout the book. The section on Infographics is particularly noteworthy, offering nuanced insights that challenge conventional thinking and encourage deeper reflection on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. The accessibility of this book makes it an excellent choice for self-study. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's clear explanations and logical progression through Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation ensure that readers can follow along without feeling overwhelmed, regardless of their prior experience in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned practitioner, this book offers something of value. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's ability to distill complex theories into practical insights makes it a standout contribution to the literature on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation and a must-have for anyone serious about Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation. What sets this book apart is its unique approach to Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing combines theoretical frameworks with practical examples, creating a valuable resource for both students and professionals in the field of Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation. The inclusion of reflective questions at the end of each chapter invites readers to engage critically with the content. These prompts are particularly effective in helping learners internalize the principles of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation and relate them to their own experiences in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation.

Key Features

  • Clear illustrations and diagrams
  • Visual timelines or process flows
  • Practical examples and case studies
  • Cross-references to related concepts
  • Online resources and supplements
  • Recommended reading lists
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Exercises and review questions

About the Author

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's groundbreaking research on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy has earned them numerous awards in the field of Analytics. This book represents the culmination of their life's work.

Reader Reviews

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Charles Wilson
Insightful, Practical, and Engaging

What impressed me most was how Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing managed to weave storytelling into the exploration of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. As a graduate student in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I found the narrative elements made the material more memorable. Chapter 4 in particular stood out for its clarity and emotional resonance. I approached this book as someone relatively new to Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I grasped the concepts around Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing has a gift for explaining complex ideas clearly without oversimplifying. The exercises at the end of each chapter were invaluable for reinforcing the material. It's rare to find a book that serves both as an introduction and a reference work, but this one does so admirably.

Reviewed on December 21, 2025 Helpful (9)
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Sarah Moore
So Good I Read It Twice

I've been recommending this book to everyone in my network who's even remotely interested in Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's ability to distill complex ideas into digestible insights is unmatched. The section on Critical Thinking sparked a lively debate in my study group, which speaks to the book's power to provoke thought. What impressed me most was how Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing managed to weave storytelling into the exploration of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. As a lifelong learner in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I found the narrative elements made the material more memorable. Chapter 9 in particular stood out for its clarity and emotional resonance.

Reviewed on December 14, 2025 Helpful (27)
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Elizabeth Taylor
A Must-Have for Lifelong Learners

What sets this book apart is its balanced approach to Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. While some texts focus only on theory or only on practice, Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing skillfully bridges both worlds. The case studies in chapter 3 provided real-world context that helped solidify my understanding of Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation. I've already recommended this book to several colleagues. This isn't just another book on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation - it's a toolkit. As someone who's spent 8 years navigating the ins and outs of Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I appreciated the actionable frameworks and real-world examples. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing doesn't just inform; they empower.

Reviewed on December 15, 2025 Helpful (47)
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Jessica Garcia
Changed My Perspective Completely

This isn't just another book on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation - it's a toolkit. As someone who's spent 4 years navigating the ins and outs of Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I appreciated the actionable frameworks and real-world examples. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing doesn't just inform; they empower. What impressed me most was how Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing managed to weave storytelling into the exploration of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. As a consultant in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I found the narrative elements made the material more memorable. Chapter 5 in particular stood out for its clarity and emotional resonance. Having read numerous books on Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I can confidently say this is among the best treatments of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation available. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's unique perspective comes from their 17 years of hands-on experience, which shines through in every chapter. The section on Data Visualization alone is worth the price of admission, offering insights I haven't seen elsewhere in the literature.

Reviewed on December 24, 2025 Helpful (34)
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Susan Rodriguez
Exceeded All My Expectations

What impressed me most was how Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing managed to weave storytelling into the exploration of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. As a consultant in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I found the narrative elements made the material more memorable. Chapter 8 in particular stood out for its clarity and emotional resonance. This isn't just another book on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation - it's a toolkit. As someone who's spent 9 years navigating the ins and outs of Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I appreciated the actionable frameworks and real-world examples. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing doesn't just inform; they empower. From the moment I started reading, I could tell this book was different. With over 8 years immersed in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I've seen my fair share of texts on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's approach is refreshingly original. The discussion on Visual Manipulation challenged my assumptions and offered a new lens through which to view the subject.

Reviewed on December 14, 2025 Helpful (38)
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Robert Thompson
Surpassed All Comparable Works

From the moment I started reading, I could tell this book was different. With over 8 years immersed in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I've seen my fair share of texts on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's approach is refreshingly original. The discussion on Information Design challenged my assumptions and offered a new lens through which to view the subject. Having read numerous books on Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I can confidently say this is among the best treatments of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation available. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's unique perspective comes from their 16 years of hands-on experience, which shines through in every chapter. The section on Data Visualization alone is worth the price of admission, offering insights I haven't seen elsewhere in the literature.

Reviewed on November 11, 2025 Helpful (1)
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Richard Moore
The Gold Standard in Its Category

From the moment I started reading, I could tell this book was different. With over 5 years immersed in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I've seen my fair share of texts on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's approach is refreshingly original. The discussion on Critical Thinking challenged my assumptions and offered a new lens through which to view the subject. Having read numerous books on Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I can confidently say this is among the best treatments of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation available. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's unique perspective comes from their 13 years of hands-on experience, which shines through in every chapter. The section on Critical Thinking alone is worth the price of admission, offering insights I haven't seen elsewhere in the literature. I approached this book as someone relatively new to Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I grasped the concepts around Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing has a gift for explaining complex ideas clearly without oversimplifying. The exercises at the end of each chapter were invaluable for reinforcing the material. It's rare to find a book that serves both as an introduction and a reference work, but this one does so admirably.

Reviewed on October 26, 2025 Helpful (17)
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Jessica Martin
Sets a New Benchmark for Excellence

As someone with 7 years of experience in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I found this book to be an exceptional resource on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing presents the material in a way that's accessible to beginners yet still valuable for experts. The chapter on Critical Thinking was particularly enlightening, offering practical applications I hadn't encountered elsewhere. I approached this book as someone relatively new to Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I grasped the concepts around Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing has a gift for explaining complex ideas clearly without oversimplifying. The exercises at the end of each chapter were invaluable for reinforcing the material. It's rare to find a book that serves both as an introduction and a reference work, but this one does so admirably.

Reviewed on December 3, 2025 Helpful (41)
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Patricia Anderson
A Brilliant Synthesis of Theory and Practice

This isn't just another book on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation - it's a toolkit. As someone who's spent 13 years navigating the ins and outs of Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I appreciated the actionable frameworks and real-world examples. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing doesn't just inform; they empower. I approached this book as someone relatively new to Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I grasped the concepts around Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing has a gift for explaining complex ideas clearly without oversimplifying. The exercises at the end of each chapter were invaluable for reinforcing the material. It's rare to find a book that serves both as an introduction and a reference work, but this one does so admirably. This book exceeded my expectations in its coverage of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. As a researcher in Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I appreciate how Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing addresses both foundational concepts and cutting-edge developments. The writing style is engaging yet precise, making even dense material about Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation enjoyable to read. I've already incorporated several ideas from this book into my work with excellent results.

Reviewed on December 15, 2025 Helpful (50)
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Elizabeth Davis
Insightful, Practical, and Engaging

This isn't just another book on Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation - it's a toolkit. As someone who's spent 12 years navigating the ins and outs of Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I appreciated the actionable frameworks and real-world examples. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing doesn't just inform; they empower. Having read numerous books on Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation, I can confidently say this is among the best treatments of Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation available. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's unique perspective comes from their 5 years of hands-on experience, which shines through in every chapter. The section on Infographics alone is worth the price of admission, offering insights I haven't seen elsewhere in the literature. I've been recommending this book to everyone in my network who's even remotely interested in Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing's ability to distill complex ideas into digestible insights is unmatched. The section on Critical Thinking sparked a lively debate in my study group, which speaks to the book's power to provoke thought.

Reviewed on November 1, 2025 Helpful (49)

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James Smith

I'm currently on chapter 5 and already this has transformed my understanding of Data Visualization. Has anyone else had this experience?

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Jessica Wilson

The author's critique of conventional thinking around Critical Thinking was bold. Do you agree with their perspective?

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Jennifer White

I completely agree about Visual Manipulation! Have you checked out the additional resources the author mentions in the appendix?

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Barbara Anderson

I found the exercises on Infographics incredibly valuable. Took me a few tries to get through them all, but the effort paid off.

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Charles Martinez

I appreciate how you linked Information Design to real-world examples - it made the concept more tangible.

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Joseph Davis

Has anyone tried implementing the strategies around Visual Manipulation in a real-world setting? I'd love to hear how it went.

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William Thompson

I think Data Visualization is one of those ideas that reveals more layers the more you reflect on it.

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James Rodriguez

I found myself highlighting nearly every paragraph in the Infographics chapter. So many insights packed in!

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