7 Top Data Visualization Books for Beginners

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1. "The Visual Display of Quantitative Information" by Edward Tufte - Classic principles of data visualization.

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2. "Storytelling with Data" by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic - Practical guide to effective data storytelling.

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3. "Information Dashboard Design" by Stephen Few - Designing clear and effective dashboards.

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4. "Show Me the Numbers" by Stephen Few - Communicating effectively with data.

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5. "Data Points: Visualization That Means Something" by Nathan Yau - Understanding meaningful data visualization.

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6. "The Truthful Art" by Alberto Cairo - Principles of truthful and effective data visualization.

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7. "The Big Book of Dashboards" by Steve Wexler, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Andy Cotgreave - Comprehensive guide to dashboard design and best practices.

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