The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, Edward R. Tufte, 1983 (Graphics Press LLC) - A foundational work on effective graphical communication and the principles of clear, accurate, and efficient data visualization. Focuses on maximizing the data-ink ratio and avoiding 'chart junk'.
Show Me the Numbers: Designing Tables and Graphs to Enlighten, Stephen Few, 2012 (Analytics Press) - Provides practical guidelines for designing effective tables and graphs to communicate quantitative information clearly and accurately, addressing common pitfalls like misleading scales and inappropriate chart types.
Visualization Analysis and Design, Tamara Munzner, 2014 (CRC Press) - Offers a systematic framework for understanding and creating effective visualizations, covering fundamental design choices and their impact on human perception and interpretation of data.