Beautiful Evidence
by Edward R. Tufte
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Book Reviews of Beautiful Evidence
Book Review: Disappointed as well
Summary: 3 Stars
I was going to write a full review but the review above titled 'a disappointment" by Dan Farmer echoed my thoughts exactly. The clincher was when I saw the graphic "guide for visitors to Ise shrine" which was used so effectively in Envisioning Information. I'd like to see new material in a $50 book, even if the rationalization is that it is used in a different context.
I'm a big fan, and have used Envisioning Information as a teaching text, but this volume, although full of great images and interesting insights isn't in the same league.
Book Review: Geek Food
Summary: 5 Stars
I gave this to my son for Christmas. A splendid gift he said. He said it gave him points in the office. He is a Systems Engineer.
I, being a frugal person, have to satisfy myself with the Library. I have read all of Tufte's books repeatedly, and will probably continue to do so. However,anyone who would like to give me one or two or three is welcome to do so.
I have been struggling with the problem of presenting complicated ideas simply for years. I think Tufte is closer to the goal than most of us.
Book Review: Amusing but not useful
Summary: 2 Stars
Tufte's work is fun to look at, thought provoking, opinionated, and not usually very practical to apply. This book was a bit disappointing. The preachy section on power point was annoying and unhelpful, since many of us do have to present structured talks and cannot compose a Lincoln speech or create graphics like Pravda. A chapter about how to use powerpoint creatively and effectively would be more useful than an anti-Microsoft diatribe and read almost like a conspiracy theory.Book Review: You need to see BEAUTIFUL EVIDENCE
Summary: 5 Stars
This fourth Tufte title continues his themes of pairing image with text, focusing on how information can be transmitted graphically and focusing on 'sparklines': data-intense, word-like graphics. Perhaps it's impossible to adequately describe this concept using plain print: for more, you need to see BEAUTIFUL EVIDENCE, blending cartography, diagrams, science and art in a winning survey of measurement-based images.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Book Review: The least of the Four Books
Summary: 3 Stars
This book does not hold up in comparison to the first 3 from Tuft. This appears to be made up of a number of unconnected papers. The most important in my opinion is the introduction of sparklines. It's worthwhile to revisit Minard, The inclusion of the work on Powerpoint is OK, but the inclusion of Tufte artworks/sculptures seemed a little self serving and left me confused as to the point. The production qualities of the book are superb, but the content inconsistent