The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward R. Tufte 2nd edition

"The defining document for precise yet aesthetic data visualisation: Tufte creates principles of clarity and integrity in presenting engaging actionable information." Tufte’s seminal work defines excellence in data visualisation: clarity, integrity, and minimalism. Essential reading for any interface involving metrics, graphs, or structured data. It teaches how to reduce noise, honour the data, and communicate actionable insights in dashboards, research reports, or data-heavy content that empowers—not overwhelms—users. This book has shaped generations of designers and analysts for a reason.