Info We Trust
(The Book!)
How to Inspire the World with Data.
Info We Trust (2019, Wiley) shows you how to make information people can believe in. It is for everyone who not only wants to understand and see things better, but also wants to help other people see things better too. Reading Info We Trust will embolden you to do great things with data.
Along the way, you will experience a tremendous adventure story through the great saga of our information civilization that includes over 300 original illustrations. Info We Trust is on sale at Amazon or can be ordered through your local independent book store.
The following design essays give a behind-the-scenes look at many dimensions of book production and detail the most interesting (and idiosyncratic) aspects of Info We Trust.
Book Design Essays
Make a Book in 80 Weeks
The numbers from pitch to publication.
Make a Book in 80 WeeksThe numbers from pitch to publication.
Book Cover Design
Attract, differentiate, and convey what's inside.
Book Cover DesignAttract, differentiate, and convey what's inside.
Writing is Hard
Anxiety and gratitude for a challenging technology.
Writing is HardAnxiety and gratitude for a challenging technology.
Essential Information Arts
Books without data for the data professional.
Essential Information ArtsBooks without data for the data professional.
Multiple Book Narratives
Weaving text, marginalia, and illustrations.
Multiple Book NarrativesWeaving text, marginalia, and illustrations.
Hand Drawing a Book
Process and logic behind 300 illustrations.
Hand Drawing a BookProcess and logic behind 300 illustrations.
