{"product_id":"information-graphics-by-sandra-rendgen-9783836583831","title":"Information Graphics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.\" \u003cbr\u003e -Albert Einstein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur everyday lives are filled with a massive flow of information that we must interpret in order to \u003cstrong\u003eunderstand the world we live in\u003c\/strong\u003e. Considering the complex variety of data floating around us, sometimes the best—or even only—way to communicate is visually. This unique book presents a fascinating perspective on the subject, highlighting the \u003cstrong\u003ework of the masters of the profession\u003c\/strong\u003e, creators of breakthroughs that have changed the way we communicate. \u003cem\u003eInformation Graphics\u003c\/em\u003e has been conceived and designed not just for graphics professionals, but \u003cstrong\u003efor anyone interested in the history and practice of communicating visually\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe in-depth introductory section, illustrated with over 60 images (each accompanied by an explanatory caption), features essays by \u003cstrong\u003eSandra Rendgen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePaolo Ciuccarelli\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Saul Wurman\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Rogers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Looking back all the way to primitive cave paintings as a means of communication, this section gives readers an excellent overview of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part of the book is entirely dedicated to contemporary \u003cstrong\u003eworks by today's most renowned professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting 200 graphics projects, with over 400 examples—each with a fact sheet and an explanation of methods and objectives—divided into chapters by the topics Location, Time, Category, and Hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:  \n\u003cstrong\u003e200 projects and over 400 examples of contemporary information graphics from all over the world—ranging from journalism to art, government, education, business, and much more\u003c\/strong\u003e  \n\u003cstrong\u003eFour essays about the development of information graphics since its beginnings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242471305452,"sku":"9783836583831","price":135.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783836583831-information-graphics-1.jpg?v=1787973092","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/information-graphics-by-sandra-rendgen-9783836583831","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}