In Joyful Infographics, one of the leading graphic designers of recent times shows how a judicious use of humor can make infographics more understandable. Written in non-academic, easy to understand language, and with historical and contemporary visual examples presented throughout.
Der Wunsch, sich mit anderen zu messen, ist dem Menschen offenbar in die Wiege gelegt. Ob es darum geht, gefrorene Ratten durch die Luft zu schleudern oder aus Bierdosen Boote zu bauen, Schnecken beim Wettrennen anzufeuern, Hotdogs im Akkord zu verschlingen oder im Torfmoor zu schnorcheln, nichts ist zu absurd, als dass Menschen nicht bereit wären, sich für die sprichwörtlichen 15 Minuten Ruhm zum kompletten Deppen zu machen. Der britisch-amerikanische Grafiker, Schriftsteller und Theoretiker Nigel Holmes hat sich für Crazy Competitions auf eine irrwitzig schräge Weltreise begeben, um die obskursten und skurrilsten Wettkämpfe mit der gebotenen Nüchternheit zu dokumentieren und grafisch anschaulich aktenkundig zu machen. Seine globale Studie birgt bei allem Irrsinn auch eine tröstliche Gewissheit: Im Spleen und der Bereitschaft zum reinen Blödsinn zeigt sich die Welt auf wundersame Weise friedlich vereint: Wer mit Thunfisch wirft, schießt nicht.
The follow-up to Lonely Planet's hit "The Book of Everything," "Instant Expert" contains all that a world traveller needs to know. It's witty and full of brilliant illustrations of all types by noted infographics illustrator Nigel Holmes.Want to know how to dive for pearls, cure toothache, mix a mean cocktail and more? Be an instant expert in 100 occupations and equip yourself for a world of adventurous travel with this how-to handbook.About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in."TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category""'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times""'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) "
A visual how-to guide for everything to do with travel, presented in a quirky, graphical style; A perfect gift book, inspirational, instructional and fun.
Infographics present facts and figures about the world travel industry and highlight some of the most unique geographical and cultural features of top travel destinations.
Award-winning illustrator and graphic designer Nigel Holmes depicts the things we do every day like you've never seen them before.Pruning a rose or building a sandcastle might seem like common activities, but when you see them visualized on paper in wordless, step-by-step diagrams, you'll discover them anew. From how to tie a knot in a cherry stem with your tongue to how to make a grilled cheese sandwich, from how to carve a turkey to how to change a diaper, Nigel Holmes's striking diagrams will entertain and educate. Wordless Diagrams will win you over without saying a word.
Discusses the uses of charts and provides step-by-step guidance on how to make a variety of types of diagrams and charts