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If I had to give away all my books, this would be the one to keep:

Semiology of Graphics 
by French cartographer Jacques Bertin 
(original title: Sémiologie Graphique, 1967; here: German version, 1974)

Monumental work with unmatched depth, the most comprehensive theoretical foundation for Information Visualization.

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What a gem! I can't read it, but I bet it's really interesting. The charts and graphics look fantastic! I can also smell the scent of "old" paper and ink 🖤 100 $DEGEN

This is a seminal work in the domain and indeed highly esteemed among the graphic designers. I would add Edward Tufte's books to the feed here all of which develop on Bertin's ideas.

Absolutely, thanks Mark to add him as a further reference in the field. 🤝

This is a seminal work in the domain and indeed highly esteemed among the graphic designers. I would add Edward Tufte's books to the feed here all of which develop on Bertin's ideas. 
https://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/books_vdqi

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If you ever get your hands on it, buy it. The content depth is unbelievable. I can record a video going through a couple of pages if you want.

I've seen this online, heard about it being mentioned, but never actually seen it in the flesh, or have any idea of what's inside... curious now, esp if you hold it in such esteem.

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