Edward R. Tufte — The Visual Display of Quantative Information; Envisioning Information

Cheshire, Connecticut, Graphics Press, 1987-1990. First edition. Cloth. Two significant information and data works from Edward Tufte, including one first edition, in their original dust wrappers. Collection comprised of: (1987) The Visual Display of Quantative Information - eighth printing; (1990) Envisioning Information - first edition. Both works are bound in the publisher's original cloth and encased in the original, unclipped dust wrappers. Attractively illustrated throughout with a number of relevant figures, graphs and examples, many of which are in colour, and a frontispiece to Envisioning Information. Two significant works from Edward Rolf Tufte, a prominent American statistician and Yale University professor emeritus, known for his pioneering contributions to the fields of information design and data visualisation. This collection includes Rolfe's first book, The Visual Display of Quantative Information, which, first appearing in 1982, became a commercial success, cementing Rolfe's position as an expert in information technology. Both works are bound in the publisher's original cloth and encased in the original, unclipped dust wrappers. Publisher's order form tipped in to The Visual Display. Externally, lovely condition with shelf wear only. The previous owner has encased these works in brown paper, leaving the wraps especially pristine. Internally, firmly bound. Very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.