Top infographics expert Ritchie S. King covers both areas needed to master to build truly outstanding infographics with D3: design issues associated with crafting well-conceived infographics that communicate effectively and technical issues associated with wielding the D3 JavaScript library. Combining a strong framework of design principles with detailed, practical instructions, this is the most comprehensive and coherent treatment of D3 ever written. Drawing on his experience a working infographic artist, writer, and JavaScript programmer, King helps the reader rapidly put theory to practical use.