A high-signal read built around Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts. It feels current because it aligns with read, 2026, time, yet timeless because it focuses on fundamentals.
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 read, 2026 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.
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Visual Manipulation chapter alone is worth the price. (Side note: if you like 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 16, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Data Visualization sections feel field-tested.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 15, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: trailer vibes.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 12, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Critical Thinking chapter is built for recall.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 13, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Data Visualization examples.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 15, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Deceptive Charts sections feel field-tested.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 8, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 10, 2026
If you enjoyed Player Experience Design in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around time and momentum.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 16, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Media Literacy examples.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 15, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 11, 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.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 7, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Deceptive Charts. (Side note: if you like 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 12, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: excerpt vibes.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 11, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Media Literacy chapter is built for recall.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 15, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 14, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 16, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Visual Manipulation.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 14, 2026
The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 10, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Media Literacy.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 12, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Information Design connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 15, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Critical Thinking examples.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 14, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Information Design sections feel field-tested.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 11, 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
Feb 15, 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
Feb 13, 2026
If you enjoyed Player Experience Design in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around wheel and momentum.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 8, 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
Feb 11, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Media Literacy.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 9, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Critical Thinking connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 8, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Infographics chapter alone is worth the price.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 10, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Deceptive Charts examples.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 8, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the time tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 9, 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.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 15, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Infographics sections feel field-tested.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 17, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Critical Thinking. (Side note: if you like QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 16, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 11, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Data Visualization framing is chef’s kiss.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 10, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Deceptive Charts.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 10, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Infographics arguments land.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 10, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Critical Thinking sections feel field-tested.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 7, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Infographics framing is chef’s kiss.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 12, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Information Design.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 16, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Deceptive Charts connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 15, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Deceptive Charts arguments land.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 15, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Critical Thinking examples.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 11, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Visual Manipulation arguments land.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 17, 2026
The time tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 17, 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.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 12, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Deceptive Charts chapter alone is worth the price.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 14, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The excerpt angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 10, 2026
If you enjoyed Player Experience Design in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 13, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Media Literacy sections feel field-tested.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 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.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 11, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 16, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Media Literacy chapter alone is worth the price.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 13, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: trailer vibes.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 14, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Data Visualization chapter alone is worth the price.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 8, 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.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 14, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Visual Manipulation examples.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 9, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Critical Thinking arguments land.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 15, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 13, 2026
If you enjoyed QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around time and momentum.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 9, 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.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 12, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: excerpt vibes.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 12, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Infographics part hit that hard.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 17, 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.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 15, 2026
The wheel tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 9, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Critical Thinking framing is chef’s kiss. (Side note: if you like 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 8, 2026
If you enjoyed QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around wheel and momentum.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 12, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Visual Manipulation chapter is built for recall.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 15, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Information Design chapter is built for recall.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 16, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Infographics examples.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 12, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Critical Thinking connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 12, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: excerpt vibes.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 11, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Critical Thinking chapter alone is worth the price.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 7, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Data Visualization connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 11, 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 11, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 13, 2026
The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 11, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Data Visualization sections feel super practical.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 13, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the wheel tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 13, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: trailer vibes.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 11, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the time tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 15, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 16, 2026
The time tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 11, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Critical Thinking.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 14, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Visual Manipulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 14, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 9, 2026
The wheel tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 10, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Infographics.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 16, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Infographics part hit that hard.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 7, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Data Visualization examples.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 15, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Critical Thinking.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 12, 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
Feb 14, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Media Literacy examples.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 13, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Visual Manipulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 17, 2026
If you enjoyed QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around time and momentum. (Side note: if you like QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 11, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 15, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: excerpt vibes.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 12, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Critical Thinking framing is chef’s kiss.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 16, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: trailer vibes.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 8, 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.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 11, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Information Design framing is chef’s kiss.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 9, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Deceptive Charts examples.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 11, 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 10, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around 2026—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.” (Side note: if you like QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 12, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing earns it. The Critical Thinking chapters are concrete enough to test.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 9, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Media Literacy connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 10, 2026
The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 8, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around excerpt—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 16, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: excerpt vibes.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 16, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Critical Thinking chapter alone is worth the price.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 8, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Data Visualization.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 12, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Data Visualization connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 9, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 12, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Visual Manipulation connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous. (Side note: if you like QuickStart Guide to (Ultra-)High Performance Visualizations, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 8, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Visual Manipulation.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 11, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Deceptive Charts arguments land.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 16, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Visual Manipulation examples.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 14, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Media Literacy arguments land.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 15, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Visual Manipulation examples.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 17, 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
Feb 9, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Infographics sections feel field-tested.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 14, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Deceptive Charts chapter is built for recall.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 12, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Information Design.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 12, 2026
The wheel tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 15, 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.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 17, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Infographics connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 16, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Media Literacy sections feel super practical.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 11, 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
Feb 8, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Infographics chapter alone is worth the price.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 11, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Media Literacy examples.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 16, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Infographics part hit that hard.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 15, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Data Visualization connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous. (Side note: if you like 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 17, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Media Literacy examples.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 15, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 7, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 11, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Deceptive Charts chapter alone is worth the price.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 15, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Information Design examples.
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Themes include Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy, Deceptive Charts, Critical Thinking, plus context from read, 2026, time, excerpt.
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