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"When it comes to infographics...the best work in this field grabs those eyes, keeps them glued, and the grip is sensual-and often immediate. A good graphic says ´See what I see!´ and either you do or you don´t. The best ones...pull you right in, and won´t let you go." -From the introduction by Robert Krulwich The year´s most "awesome" (RedOrbit) infographics reveal aspects of our world in often startling ways-from a haunting graphic mapping the journey of 15,790 slave ships over 315 years, to a yearlong data drawing project on postcards that records and cements a trans-Atlantic friendship. The Best American Infographics 2016 covers the realms of social issues, health, sports, arts and culture, and politics-including crisp visual data on the likely Democratic/Republican leanings of an array of professions (proving that your urologist is far more likely to be a Republican than your pediatrician). Here once again are the most innovative print and electronic infographics-"the full spectrum of the genre-from authoritative to playful" ( Scientific American ). ROBERT KRULWICH is the cohost of Radiolab and a science correspondent for NPR. He writes, draws, and cartoons at Curiously Krulwich, where he synthesizes scientific concepts into colorful, one-of-a-kind blog posts. He has won several Emmy awards for his work on television, and has been called "the most inventive network reporter in television" by TV Guide.

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"Not only is it a thing of beauty, it´s also a good read, with thoughtful explanations of each winning graphic." - Nature "Represents the full spectrum of the genre - from authoritative to playful." - Scientific American "You´ll come away with more than your share of...mind-bending moments - and a wide ranging view of what infographics can do." - Harvard Business Review

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