by Maria Popova
First published 2015
Maria Popova selects the most innovative infographics from politics, health, sports, arts, and culture. The collection spans from ISIS women's Twitter activity to America's beer geography. Readers discover elegant comparisons of opening lines in classic literature alongside shocking illustrations of the world's most dangerous animals. Each visualization transforms overwhelming raw information into clear insights. Popova explains how effective data design reveals hidden patterns in our world. The book demonstrates infographics' power to make invisible aspects of life suddenly visible. Scientific American praised the collection for representing the genre's full range from serious to playful. Nature called it beautiful and readable. This anthology shows how visual data can startle readers into new understanding and inspire them to reconsider their assumptions about the world around them.
Genres: art, reference, non-fiction, information-science, design
Vibes: informative, thought-provoking, visually-striking
Tropes: educational, informative
Period: 2015
160 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books