Information as Infographics

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What we know about the world is increasingly shaped by infographics—from the blue state–red state divide to an analysis of history’s best basketball players and a gorgeous portrait of New York City’s Twitter traffic. To launch the debut of a new annual series, The Best American Infographics, editor Gareth Cook explains why this medium is experiencing a golden age and uncovers its deep roots in art, cartography, and the brain’s natural visual intelligence. Several top designers involved in the project—Nicholas Felton, John Grimwade, Nigel Holmes, Fernanda Viégas and Martin Wattenberg—will engage the audience in discussions of some of the works being considered for next year’s volume.

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