Think of it as a friendly deep-dive into Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts—with enough structure to skim and enough depth to grow into.
ISBN: 9798269182964 Published: October 10, 2025 Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, Infographics, Visual Manipulation
What you’ll learn
Turn Critical Thinking into repeatable habits.
Connect ideas to life, live without the overwhelm.
Build confidence with Visual Manipulation-level practice.
Spot patterns in Visual Manipulation faster.
Who it’s for
Curious beginners who like gentle explanations. Ideal if you like practical notes and action lists.
How to use it
Use it as a reference: revisit highlights before big tasks. Bonus: share one quote with a friend—teaching locks it in.
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Data Visualization framing is chef’s kiss.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 23, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Critical Thinking examples.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 23, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Infographics connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 25, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: third vibes.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 20, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the infinite tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 27, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Infographics examples.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 24, 2026
The infinite tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 19, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Critical Thinking.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 20, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Media Literacy sections feel super practical.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 21, 2026
If you enjoyed Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around live and momentum.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 27, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Media Literacy examples.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 26, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the live tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 19, 2026
The oliver tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win. (Side note: if you like Data Visualization+Blender/Scripting/Python All-in-One (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 26, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 23, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Deceptive Charts framing is chef’s kiss.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 20, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 25, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 18, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Infographics chapter is built for recall.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 25, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Media Literacy arguments land.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 19, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Media Literacy part hit that hard.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 21, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around third—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 21, 2026
If you enjoyed 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around oliver and momentum.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 21, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Infographics sections feel super practical.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 27, 2026
If you enjoyed Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 18, 2026
I didn’t expect Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to be this approachable. The way it frames Information Design made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 26, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Critical Thinking part hit that hard.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 19, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around life—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 21, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Deceptive Charts part hit that hard.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 27, 2026
I didn’t expect Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to be this approachable. The way it frames Media Literacy made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 24, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Information Design part hit that hard.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 22, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Information Design.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 24, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Information Design chapter is built for recall.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 20, 2026
I didn’t expect Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to be this approachable. The way it frames Deceptive Charts made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 20, 2026
If you enjoyed Data Visualization+Blender/Scripting/Python All-in-One (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around live and momentum.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 27, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Data Visualization sections feel super practical.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 20, 2026
If you enjoyed 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 19, 2026
I didn’t expect Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to be this approachable. The way it frames Infographics made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 18, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Visual Manipulation examples.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 18, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Infographics examples.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 18, 2026
If you enjoyed Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around live and momentum.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 26, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 26, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Information Design connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 24, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Deceptive Charts examples.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 19, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Infographics arguments land.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 26, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Media Literacy.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 19, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: life vibes.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 19, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Data Visualization examples.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 26, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Visual Manipulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 19, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 23, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Information Design chapter alone is worth the price.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 21, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 21, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Critical Thinking examples.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 22, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Media Literacy connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 20, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Information Design.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 21, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Infographics chapter alone is worth the price.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 24, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Visual Manipulation sections feel field-tested.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 26, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Data Visualization chapter alone is worth the price.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 25, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Media Literacy chapters are concrete enough to test.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 19, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Visual Manipulation framing is chef’s kiss.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 19, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Deceptive Charts chapter alone is worth the price.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 26, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Critical Thinking chapter alone is worth the price.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 25, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the live tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 26, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 20, 2026
The live tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 23, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 21, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Information Design framing is chef’s kiss.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 23, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Data Visualization sections feel field-tested.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 20, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Visual Manipulation arguments land.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 24, 2026
The infinite tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 23, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Visual Manipulation.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 22, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Deceptive Charts.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 23, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Deceptive Charts arguments land.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 26, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: life vibes.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 25, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 20, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Data Visualization arguments land.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 24, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Media Literacy chapter is built for recall.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 20, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Information Design arguments land.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 27, 2026
The infinite tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 23, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 22, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the oliver tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 22, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Visual Manipulation chapter is built for recall.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 26, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Visual Manipulation sections feel super practical.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 27, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 19, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Critical Thinking framing is chef’s kiss.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 18, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Visual Manipulation chapter alone is worth the price.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 26, 2026
If you enjoyed Data Visualization+Blender/Scripting/Python All-in-One (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around oliver and momentum.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 27, 2026
I didn’t expect Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to be this approachable. The way it frames Visual Manipulation made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 24, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 19, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Media Literacy chapter alone is worth the price.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 27, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: life vibes.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 22, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Data Visualization framing is chef’s kiss.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 21, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around poem—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 19, 2026
If you enjoyed 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 26, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Critical Thinking examples.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 21, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Information Design chapter alone is worth the price.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 25, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Visual Manipulation examples.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 25, 2026
If you enjoyed 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around infinite and momentum.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 23, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 24, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Critical Thinking connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 19, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 24, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Information Design framing is chef’s kiss.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 20, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Visual Manipulation.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 23, 2026
The live tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 21, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Media Literacy part hit that hard.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 19, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 20, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Media Literacy framing is chef’s kiss.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 23, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 21, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Media Literacy chapter alone is worth the price.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 23, 2026
I didn’t expect Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to be this approachable. The way it frames Critical Thinking made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 22, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Infographics framing is chef’s kiss.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 21, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the oliver tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 18, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: poem vibes.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 24, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 21, 2026
The live tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 24, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Critical Thinking.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 23, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Deceptive Charts chapter is built for recall.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 23, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around life—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 25, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Data Visualization connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 21, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Deceptive Charts connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 24, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Information Design framing is chef’s kiss.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 23, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The third angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 28, 2026
The infinite tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 20, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Information Design sections feel super practical.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 23, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Data Visualization chapter is built for recall.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 19, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around poem—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 26, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Infographics arguments land.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 18, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 19, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Information Design framing is chef’s kiss.
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Yes—use the Key Takeaways first, then read chapters in the order your curiosity pulls you.
Themes include Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, plus context from life, live, poem, oliver.
Try 12 minutes reading + 3 minutes notes. Apply one idea the same day to lock it in.
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