"The Book of Trees: Visualizing Branches of Knowledge" Hardcover 209 Pages

10.25" x 7.75"; 209 pages This highly rated hardcover book, "The Book of Trees: Visualizing Branches of Knowledge," was authored by Manuel Lima and has 209 pages and many color illustrations and graphs. Description: This profound book explores "...the burgeoning field of information visualization. Data viz expert Manuel Lima examines the more than eight hundred-year history of the tree diagram, from its roots in the illuminated manuscripts of medieval monasteries to its current resurgence as an elegant means of visualization. Lima presents two hundred intricately detailed tree diagram illustrations on a remarkable variety of subjects—from some of the earliest known examples from ancient Mesopotamia to the manuscripts of medieval monasteries to contributions by leading contemporary designers. A timeline of capsule biographies on key figures in the development of the tree diagram rounds out this one-of-a-kind visual compendium." Condition: Very good condition--the binding is perfect and the pages are clean and crisp--but there is a minor stain in the lower right-hand corner of the cover. Cross-listed. New to Poshmark? Use the code "Breezy300" to create your account and to get $10 off your first purchase!