Beautiful Evidence

Graphics Press, 2006. — 213 p. Contents Mapped pictures: images as evidence and explanation. Sparklines: intense, simple, word-sized graphics. Links and causal arrows: ambiguity in action. Words, numbers, images - together. the fundamental principles of analytical design. Corruption in evidence presentations: effects without causes, cherry picking, overreaching, chartjunk, and the rage to conclude. The cognitive style of PowerPoint: pitching out corrupts within. Sculptural pedestals: meaning, practice, depedestalization. Landscape sculptures.