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Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

ISBN: 9798269182964 | Published: October 10, 2025 | Categories: Analytics, Data Visualization, Media Literacy, Critical Thinking, Information Design, Visualizations
$113.99

This Analytics book offers Data Visualization and Information Design and Media Literacy and Deceptive Charts and Critical Thinking and Infographics and Visual Manipulation content that will transform your understanding of Data Visualization. Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing has been praised by critics and readers alike for its Data Visualization, Information Design, Media Literacy.

The award-winning author brings years of experience to this Analytics work, making it a must-have for anyone interested in Data Visualization or Information Design or Media Literacy or Deceptive Charts or Critical Thinking or Infographics or Visual Manipulation.

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What People Are Saying

Visual Manipulation has never been explained so clearly and powerfully.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

The definitive work on Information Design for our generation.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

The author's insights into Visual Manipulation are nothing short of revolutionary.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Shiloh Monroe

Shiloh Monroe

Debut Book Reviewer

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing! It completely changed my perspective on Data Visualization. At first I wasn't sure about Media Literacy, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Deceptive Charts is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Critical Thinking. What I appreciated most was how the book made Visualizations feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 16, 2026
Nova Graham

Nova Graham

Pseudonym Tracker

★★★★★

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing offers a compelling take on Data Visualization, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Information Design is excellent, I found the sections on Visualizations less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Visual Manipulation that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Media Literacy more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Analytics will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Deceptive Charts, if not the definitive work.

January 8, 2026
Elio Hartley

Elio Hartley

Title Whisperer

★★★★☆

This work by Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing represents a significant contribution to the field of Analytics. The author's approach to Data Visualization demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Media Literacy, which provides fresh insights into Information Design. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Data Visualization. While some may argue that Media Literacy, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Media Literacy.

January 3, 2026
Blair Orion

Blair Orion

Booklist Composer

★★★★☆

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing offers a compelling take on Data Visualization, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Information Design is excellent, I found the sections on Visualizations less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Information Design that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Analytics more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Critical Thinking will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Visual Manipulation, if not the definitive work.

January 13, 2026
Echo Sterling

Echo Sterling

Self-Published Sleuth

★★★★★

This work by Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing represents a significant contribution to the field of Analytics. The author's approach to Data Visualization demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Visualizations, which provides fresh insights into Critical Thinking. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Visualizations. While some may argue that Information Design, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Visualizations.

January 8, 2026
Cass Rowan

Cass Rowan

Genre Bender

★★★★★

Great book about Data Visualization! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Analytics.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Analytics book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Information Design.A must-read for Data Visualization enthusiasts.

January 6, 2026
Lumen Fox

Lumen Fox

Fiction Feedback Facilitator

★★★★☆

This work by Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing represents a significant contribution to the field of Analytics. The author's approach to Data Visualization demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Analytics, which provides fresh insights into Infographics. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Media Literacy. While some may argue that Data Visualization, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Data Visualization.

January 22, 2026
Zuri Vaughn

Zuri Vaughn

Award Watcher

★★★★★

I absolutely loved Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing! It completely changed my perspective on Data Visualization. At first I wasn't sure about Data Visualization, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Data Visualization is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Infographics. What I appreciated most was how the book made Deceptive Charts feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 22, 2026
Theo McCall

Theo McCall

Writer’s Workshop Critic

★★★★☆

Great book about Data Visualization! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Analytics.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Analytics book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Deceptive Charts.A must-read for Media Literacy enthusiasts.

December 29, 2025
Kieran Ryder

Kieran Ryder

Pacing Analyst

★★★★★

Great book about Data Visualization! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Analytics.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Analytics book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Visual Manipulation.A must-read for Media Literacy enthusiasts.

January 2, 2026
Bex Hunt

Bex Hunt

Book Binger Extraordinaire

★★★★★

This work by Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing represents a significant contribution to the field of Analytics. The author's approach to Data Visualization demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Information Design, which provides fresh insights into Visual Manipulation. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Visual Manipulation. While some may argue that Media Literacy, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Data Visualization.

January 21, 2026
Isla Drew

Isla Drew

Review Roundtable Moderator

★★★★☆

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing offers a compelling take on Data Visualization, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Infographics is excellent, I found the sections on Critical Thinking less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Infographics that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Data Visualization more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Data Visualization will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Deceptive Charts, if not the definitive work.

December 31, 2025

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

The Media Literacy aspect of Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing is what makes it stand out for me.

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

Have you thought about how Critical Thinking relates to Critical Thinking? Adds another layer!

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I'd add that Data Visualization is also worth considering in this discussion.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Media Literacy is brilliant.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Have you thought about how Visual Manipulation relates to Visual Manipulation? Adds another layer!

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

What did you think about Visual Manipulation? That's what really stayed with me.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

What did you think about Infographics? That's what really stayed with me.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of Data Visualization from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Interesting perspective. I saw Infographics differently - more as Infographics.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

Can we talk about how Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing handles Information Design? So Media Literacy!

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Media Literacy is brilliant.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

For me, the real strength was Information Design, but I see what you mean about Infographics.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Question for those who've read Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing: what did you think of Data Visualization?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Have you thought about how Data Visualization relates to Critical Thinking? Adds another layer!

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Great point! It reminds me of Media Literacy from another book I read.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

For me, the real strength was Media Literacy, but I see what you mean about Information Design.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Just finished Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing - wow! The part about Infographics really got me thinking.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I think the author could have developed Media Literacy more, but overall great.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Yes! And don't forget about Visual Manipulation - that part was amazing.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I think the author could have developed Infographics more, but overall great.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Yes! And don't forget about Deceptive Charts - that part was amazing.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'd add that Infographics is also worth considering in this discussion.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was Media Literacy, but I see what you mean about Infographics.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

For me, the real strength was Deceptive Charts, but I see what you mean about Information Design.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

For me, the real strength was Critical Thinking, but I see what you mean about Visual Manipulation.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Has anyone else read Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing? I'd love to discuss Infographics!

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Have you thought about how Data Visualization relates to Deceptive Charts? Adds another layer!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

For me, the real strength was Infographics, but I see what you mean about Visual Manipulation.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I think the author could have developed Infographics more, but overall great.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Just finished Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing - wow! The part about Deceptive Charts really got me thinking.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I think the author could have developed Critical Thinking more, but overall great.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

For me, the real strength was Visual Manipulation, but I see what you mean about Critical Thinking.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

For me, the real strength was Media Literacy, but I see what you mean about Critical Thinking.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Yes! And don't forget about Infographics - that part was amazing.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I think the author could have developed Infographics more, but overall great.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

What did you think about Data Visualization? That's what really stayed with me.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Visual Manipulation is brilliant.

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

I think the author could have developed Critical Thinking more, but overall great.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

How does Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing compare to other works about Data Visualization?

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of Deceptive Charts from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Have you thought about how Data Visualization relates to Visual Manipulation? Adds another layer!

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Can we talk about how Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing handles Critical Thinking? So Deceptive Charts!

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed Infographics more, but overall great.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was Critical Thinking, but I see what you mean about Critical Thinking.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

For me, the real strength was Infographics, but I see what you mean about Infographics.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I'd add that Data Visualization is also worth considering in this discussion.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Critical Thinking is brilliant.

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

I'd add that Information Design is also worth considering in this discussion.