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Alberto Cairo

new book is a must for anyone interested in data visualization

considers Not enough to bind the correct numbers should be - in the words of William Morris -. Be beautiful and useful

And one of the greatest experts in data collection is beautiful Alberto Cairo - professor of computer graphics and visualization at the University of Miami School of Communication.

His latest book,

functional art

is not only a comprehensive guide on how to do it, but how to do well, too . And, if you are interested in data visualization should not only read this but absorb each lesson taught with so much patience.

worth a visit, even if the production of graphics is not your day job. Cairo patiently explains why a diagram than a bubble chart, for example, or using color.

Cairo is not a big fan of circles - and gives many reasons: "You want readers to compare regions, but tend to compare heights." Simpler is often better and clearer .

It comes with a DVD - it is worth looking for a discussion on the rights of gay Americans interactive tutor

If you are interested in your work, you can find more information about Visualopolis and the site of his new book.

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