The Grammar of Graphics

by Leland Wilkinson, D. Wills (contributor), D. Rope (contributor)

Presents a unique foundation for producing almost every quantitative graphic found in scientific journals, newspapers, statistical packages, and data visualization systems

The new edition features six new chapters and has undergone substantial revision.

The first edition has sold more than 2200 copies.

Four color throughout.

Genres: Computer Science, Design, Nonfiction, Mathematics, Computers, Technical, Science

Kindle Edition

First published August 19, 1999

Reviews

[Ji]

Re-reading this book again. Realized that the taxonomy of graphics is indeed a big topic. Given that lots, if not most, of impacts a data scientist can deliver lies in the data charts, I find it extremely challenging and refreshing to gain insights of visualization from a book as classic as this one. I'll revisit it soon, and often.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Didn't finish but I would like to come back to this at some point. There is an awful lot going on in this book, and it's funny too.

[Chu Pi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good read!
The ideas are clear (though sometimes a bit wordy for "the details") and sound.
Most impressed is how passionate Leland Wilkinson is toward this subject can be felt in his writing.
Love it!

[Cop Deb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sure that it is a great book, but I couldn't follow the novelty or take valuable information. I'm certain that it is because I'm not the public that this book is aiming for.

For that reason, I cannot give a perfect or horrible rating.

[S]

Notes to self: @ BRCC ebooks collection

Object Oriented Design
Features both Mathematical and Psychological considerations

[Brian]

Mentioned in metagraph talk at Scipy 2011