--- product_id: 62214680 title: "– Functional Art, The: An introduction to information graphics and visualization (Voices That Matter)" price: "14380 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/62214680-functional-art-the-an-introduction-to-information-graphics-and-visualization store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # – Functional Art, The: An introduction to information graphics and visualization (Voices That Matter) **Price:** 14380 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** – Functional Art, The: An introduction to information graphics and visualization (Voices That Matter) - **How much does it cost?** 14380 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/62214680-functional-art-the-an-introduction-to-information-graphics-and-visualization) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Functional Art, The: An introduction to information graphics and visualization (Voices That Matter) by Cairo, Alberto (ISBN: 9780321834737) from desertcart's Book Store. Free UK delivery on eligible orders. Review: Practical but thought provoking - expands one's horizons - I loved this book. It is written in an easy style but never talks down to its readers. It intrudes a whole swathe of rich concepts with leads to key reading materials some of which I have followed up with much learned. The visual examples are excellently chosen and expose one to a whole array of topics and presentation styles which just make one think. And the case studies again expose one to a richness from professionals at the very top of their game. The one chapter I found slightly weaker was the one about interactive media. Partly because the book shows its age here - possibilities have moved on so much - but also because this very complex area is covered in a very short space, so is too sketchy to be useful. I doubt the book would have lost out by it being left out - it needs a full book of its own to start to do it justice. But I found this a seriously engaging and thought provoking book, with just the right amount of background theory but always highly practical. Review: An introduction to information graphics and visualisation - For anybody starting out in the field of information graphics and visualisations, or for any journalists who work with designers - this is a must read. The book is clearly laid out and very easy to read and understand. Its one of those books that you can delve into when you have 10 minutes to spare. Cairo takes you through what makes a successful graphic, backing up his arguments with clear examples, both of his own work as well as others. He also goes into the cognitive aspects of our brains, but not in too scientific a way as to put anybody off. The last part of the book is taken up with interviews conducted by Cairo with 10 designers at the top of their particular fields in information graphics and data visualisations. Full of interesting, colourful examples and a great resource. I found it to be an excellent overview, a great resource, easily read and full of inspiration, even for someone like me who has been producing graphics for over 30 years. One to keep by your desk. Highly recomended ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 220,416 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 10 in Computer Graphic Design (Books) 216 in Graphics & Multimedia Software 1,118 in Computing & Internet Programming | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (225) | | Dimensions | 18.03 x 2.54 x 22.61 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 9780321834737 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0321834737 | | Item weight | 759 g | | Language | English | | Part of series | Voices That Matter | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | 13 Sept. 2012 | | Publisher | New Riders | ## Images ![– Functional Art, The: An introduction to information graphics and visualization (Voices That Matter) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JLWUYB2HL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Practical but thought provoking - expands one's horizons *by V***C on 10 March 2022* I loved this book. It is written in an easy style but never talks down to its readers. It intrudes a whole swathe of rich concepts with leads to key reading materials some of which I have followed up with much learned. The visual examples are excellently chosen and expose one to a whole array of topics and presentation styles which just make one think. And the case studies again expose one to a richness from professionals at the very top of their game. The one chapter I found slightly weaker was the one about interactive media. Partly because the book shows its age here - possibilities have moved on so much - but also because this very complex area is covered in a very short space, so is too sketchy to be useful. I doubt the book would have lost out by it being left out - it needs a full book of its own to start to do it justice. But I found this a seriously engaging and thought provoking book, with just the right amount of background theory but always highly practical. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An introduction to information graphics and visualisation *by N***L on 19 October 2012* For anybody starting out in the field of information graphics and visualisations, or for any journalists who work with designers - this is a must read. The book is clearly laid out and very easy to read and understand. Its one of those books that you can delve into when you have 10 minutes to spare. Cairo takes you through what makes a successful graphic, backing up his arguments with clear examples, both of his own work as well as others. He also goes into the cognitive aspects of our brains, but not in too scientific a way as to put anybody off. The last part of the book is taken up with interviews conducted by Cairo with 10 designers at the top of their particular fields in information graphics and data visualisations. Full of interesting, colourful examples and a great resource. I found it to be an excellent overview, a great resource, easily read and full of inspiration, even for someone like me who has been producing graphics for over 30 years. One to keep by your desk. Highly recomended ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very good book *by M***N on 11 March 2013* A very good and in depth look at data visualization put together by someone who clearly knows what he is talking about --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/62214680-functional-art-the-an-introduction-to-information-graphics-and-visualization](https://www.desertcart.is/products/62214680-functional-art-the-an-introduction-to-information-graphics-and-visualization) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*