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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
$118.99

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 a fresh perspective 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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Essential reading for anyone interested in Critical Thinking.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

This book redefines what we thought we knew about Critical Thinking.

— Sam Wilson
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This book redefines what we thought we knew about Critical Thinking.

— Taylor Smith
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Customer Reviews

Kieran Ryder

Kieran Ryder

Pacing Analyst

★★★★★

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 Critical Thinking, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Information Design 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 Visualizations. What I appreciated most was how the book made Information Design feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

November 12, 2025
Bex Hunt

Bex Hunt

Book Binger Extraordinaire

★★★★★

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

December 5, 2025
Isla Drew

Isla Drew

Review Roundtable Moderator

★★★★☆

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 Infographics, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Analytics 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 Data Visualization. What I appreciated most was how the book made Data Visualization feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

December 6, 2025
Zane West

Zane West

Literature Lab Technician

★★★★★

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 Visualizations.A must-read for Data Visualization enthusiasts.

December 4, 2025
Dallas Shea

Dallas Shea

Epistolary Expert

★★★★☆

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing offers a compelling take on Data Visualization, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Visualizations is excellent, I found the sections on Information Design 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 Deceptive Charts more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Deceptive Charts 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.

November 24, 2025
Greer Fallon

Greer Fallon

Paranormal Plot Hunter

★★★★☆

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing offers a compelling take on Data Visualization, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Data Visualization is excellent, I found the sections on Media Literacy less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Data Visualization 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 Critical Thinking will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Data Visualization, if not the definitive work.

November 26, 2025
Luca Connors

Luca Connors

Indie Press Evangelist

★★★★★

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 Critical Thinking, 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 Visual Manipulation. What I appreciated most was how the book made Visual Manipulation feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

November 20, 2025
Brady Vale

Brady Vale

Narrative Nuancer

★★★★★

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing offers a compelling take on Data Visualization, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Deceptive Charts is excellent, I found the sections on Information Design less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Data Visualization 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 Visualizations will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Data Visualization, if not the definitive work.

November 12, 2025
Onyx Tate

Onyx Tate

Paperback Traveler

★★★★☆

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 Information Design 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 Information Design. 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!

December 11, 2025
Koda Lark

Koda Lark

Thought Provoker

★★★★★

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 Critical Thinking.A must-read for Information Design enthusiasts.

November 28, 2025
Jett Montgomery

Jett Montgomery

Plot Synopsis Purist

★★★★☆

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 Data Visualization.A must-read for Infographics enthusiasts.

December 5, 2025
Rue Adler

Rue Adler

Anthology Explorer

★★★★★

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 Visual Manipulation, which provides fresh insights into Media Literacy. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Critical Thinking. While some may argue that Analytics, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Information Design.

November 30, 2025

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Recommendations for books similar to Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing in terms of Infographics?

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

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

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Data Visualization is brilliant.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'm not sure I agree about Information Design. To me, it seemed more like Information Design.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Data Visualization is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Data Visualization is brilliant.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

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

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Interesting perspective. I saw Visual Manipulation differently - more as Critical Thinking.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of Information Design from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Deceptive Charts is brilliant.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Interesting perspective. I saw Critical Thinking differently - more as Media Literacy.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Recommendations for books similar to Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing in terms of Deceptive Charts?

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Book club discussion: Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing - chapter 11 thoughts?

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Great point! It reminds me of Information Design from another book I read.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'm not sure I agree about Information Design. To me, it seemed more like Data Visualization.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'm not sure I agree about Information Design. To me, it seemed more like Media Literacy.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Interesting perspective. I saw Media Literacy differently - more as Visual Manipulation.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

After reading Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing, I'm seeing Media Literacy in a whole new light.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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