A crisp, motivating guide through Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts. It stays engaging by mixing big-picture context with small, repeatable actions.
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 2026, promo 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 Deceptive Charts framing is chef’s kiss. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Jun 5, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Data Visualization sections feel field-tested.
Leo Sato • Automation
May 31, 2026
The best tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Jun 5, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Visual Manipulation sections feel field-tested.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Jun 2, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Visual Manipulation framing is chef’s kiss.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Jun 4, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Information Design sections feel field-tested.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
May 30, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Infographics chapter alone is worth the price.
Zoe Martin • Designer
May 29, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Infographics sections feel field-tested.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
May 31, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Visual Manipulation chapter alone is worth the price.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Jun 8, 2026
If you enjoyed Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Jun 4, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The promo angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
May 29, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Data Visualization chapter is built for recall.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Jun 3, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Deceptive Charts chapters are concrete enough to test.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Jun 6, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Infographics chapter is built for recall.
Ava Patel • Student
May 31, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Infographics chapters are concrete enough to test.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Jun 8, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Data Visualization part hit that hard.
Ava Patel • Student
Jun 1, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The review angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Jun 3, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Infographics part hit that hard.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Jun 2, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Deceptive Charts framing is chef’s kiss.
Leo Sato • Automation
Jun 7, 2026
The 2026 tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 7, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Information Design sections feel super practical.
Leo Sato • Automation
May 31, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Deceptive Charts chapter alone is worth the price.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Jun 4, 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.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Jun 6, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Media Literacy framing is chef’s kiss. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
May 30, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Information Design chapters are concrete enough to test.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Jun 6, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Deceptive Charts sections feel field-tested.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Jun 1, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Information Design framing is chef’s kiss.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 6, 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.
Leo Sato • Automation
May 29, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Deceptive Charts chapter alone is worth the price.
Benito Silva • Analyst
May 31, 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.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Jun 1, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The codes angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
May 30, 2026
If you enjoyed QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Jun 3, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: review vibes.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Jun 6, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the best tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Jun 2, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Infographics examples.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Jun 5, 2026
If you enjoyed Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around best and momentum.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Jun 7, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Visual Manipulation chapters are concrete enough to test.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Jun 4, 2026
If you enjoyed QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around june and momentum.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Jun 2, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Infographics framing is chef’s kiss. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 7, 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.
Iris Novak • Writer
Jun 1, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Deceptive Charts sections feel super practical.
Theo Grant • Security
Jun 1, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Critical Thinking arguments land.
Iris Novak • Writer
Jun 4, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Visual Manipulation sections feel super practical.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Jun 4, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Data Visualization connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Leo Sato • Automation
Jun 8, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Critical Thinking chapter alone is worth the price.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Jun 5, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Information Design connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Iris Novak • Writer
Jun 3, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Infographics sections feel super practical.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
May 30, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Data Visualization arguments land.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Jun 3, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: codes vibes. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Jun 4, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Critical Thinking connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Iris Novak • Writer
Jun 6, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around review—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Jun 5, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Deceptive Charts arguments land.
Nia Walker • Teacher
May 29, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Media Literacy.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Jun 6, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Visual Manipulation chapter is built for recall.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Jun 5, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Deceptive Charts examples.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Jun 2, 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.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Jun 6, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The review angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Leo Sato • Automation
Jun 4, 2026
The 2026 tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Zoe Martin • Designer
May 30, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Infographics chapters are concrete enough to test.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Jun 7, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Information Design arguments land.
Nia Walker • Teacher
May 30, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: promo vibes.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 1, 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.
Leo Sato • Automation
Jun 7, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Media Literacy chapter alone is worth the price.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
May 30, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Visual Manipulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Iris Novak • Writer
Jun 7, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around promo—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 5, 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.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Jun 7, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Data Visualization chapters are concrete enough to test.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Jun 3, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Critical Thinking sections feel field-tested.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
May 30, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Visual Manipulation sections feel field-tested.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Jun 4, 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.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 2, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Critical Thinking sections feel super practical. (Side note: if you like Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Benito Silva • Analyst
Jun 8, 2026
If you enjoyed Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around june and momentum.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Jun 6, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Critical Thinking framing is chef’s kiss.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Jun 5, 2026
If you enjoyed 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Jun 7, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Visual Manipulation examples.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 6, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Information Design sections feel super practical.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
May 30, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Visual Manipulation chapter alone is worth the price.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Jun 8, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Visual Manipulation.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
May 30, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Media Literacy sections feel super practical.
Leo Sato • Automation
Jun 3, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Critical Thinking chapter alone is worth the price.
Samira Khan • Founder
Jun 4, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Deceptive Charts.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Jun 2, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Media Literacy framing is chef’s kiss.
Nia Walker • Teacher
May 30, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Jun 6, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Information Design chapters are concrete enough to test. (Side note: if you like QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Jun 2, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Media Literacy chapter alone is worth the price.
Iris Novak • Writer
May 29, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around codes—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Jun 7, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Critical Thinking sections feel field-tested.
Leo Sato • Automation
May 29, 2026
The june tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 5, 2026
I didn’t expect Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing to be this approachable. The way it frames Data Visualization made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Jun 2, 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.
Zoe Martin • Designer
May 30, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Critical Thinking sections feel field-tested.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 4, 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.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Jun 8, 2026
The june tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Iris Novak • Writer
Jun 1, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around promo—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.” (Side note: if you like 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Jun 6, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Visual Manipulation chapter is built for recall.
Ava Patel • Student
Jun 4, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Critical Thinking sections feel field-tested.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Jun 2, 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
Jun 3, 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.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Jun 5, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Information Design chapter is built for recall.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Jun 4, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Data Visualization framing is chef’s kiss.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Jun 4, 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.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Jun 8, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
May 31, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the june tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Jun 6, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Media Literacy examples.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Jun 4, 2026
If you enjoyed Visualizing Data: Psychology and Analytics - Exploring, Explaining and Storytelling (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around june and momentum.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Jun 4, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Data Visualization sections feel super practical.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Jun 7, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Critical Thinking chapter is built for recall.
Ava Patel • Student
Jun 1, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Data Visualization chapters are concrete enough to test.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Jun 6, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Media Literacy framing is chef’s kiss.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Jun 4, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Infographics chapter is built for recall. (Side note: if you like QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Jun 5, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Visual Manipulation sections feel field-tested.
Ava Patel • Student
Jun 5, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Deceptive Charts chapters are concrete enough to test.
Leo Sato • Automation
May 30, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Media Literacy chapter alone is worth the price.
Samira Khan • Founder
May 30, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Information Design.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Jun 2, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Media Literacy chapter alone is worth the price.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Jun 7, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Infographics examples.
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Themes include Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, plus context from 2026, promo, june, codes.
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