Data Visualization: A Handbook for Data Driven Design by Andy Kirk offers a comprehensive guide for scholars and students to understand and master the art of data visualization. Voted one of the “six best books for data geeks” by The Financial Times, this first edition is published by SAGE Publications Ltd and spans 368 pages. This book serves as an essential resource for those looking to analyze, design, and curate information into effective visual tools. It features a step-by-step approach that equips readers with the necessary skills for achieving great data visualization. The text includes a curated collection of classic and contemporary examples, providing illustrations of both good and bad practices in data visualization. With examples on every page, this book not only educates but also inspires creative thinking and effective visual design.