Morgan Kaufmann, 2004. - 513 pages. Second Edition
Although the author tries to put a great deal of scientific
research data into pedestrian terms, the nature of the subject
matter and the papers from which he culls his information make this
task an uphill battle from the start. As a result, the book is full
of valuable information, but it may not necessarily be right for
the average graphic designer looking for a new inspirational spin.
Serious interface designers, presentation designers, data
analyzers, or any artist tasked with presenting ideas in a visual
format, though, should come away from Information Visualization
with a clearer understanding of the inner workings of perception.
At the very least, they'll be able to explain why yellow text
against blue is a good combination.
Ware C. Information Visualization: Perception for Design
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