The Best American Infographics 2016

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When it comes to infographics, the best work in this field grabs the viewer's attention, keeps them engaged, and often has a captivating, sensual appeal. A good graphic invites the audience to see the world from a unique perspective, and the viewer either embraces that viewpoint or doesn't. The most exceptional infographics pull the audience in and refuse to let them go.

The year's "awesome" (RedOrbit) infographics reveal various aspects of our world in often startling and thought-provoking ways. These range 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 a wide array of topics, including social issues, health, sports, arts and culture, and politics. This collection also includes crisp visual data on the likely Democratic or Republican leanings of various professions, intriguingly revealing that your urologist is far more likely to be a Republican than your pediatrician.

Once again, this compilation showcases the most innovative print and electronic infographics, encompassing "the full spectrum of the genre—from authoritative to playful" (Scientific American).

Robert Krulwich, the cohost of Radiolab and a science correspondent for NPR, provides the introduction to this captivating collection. Known for his ability to synthesize scientific concepts into colorful, one-of-a-kind blog posts at Curiously Krulwich, Krulwich has been praised as "the most inventive network reporter in television" by TV Guide. With several Emmy awards for his work on television, Krulwich's insights on the power and allure of infographics are sure to resonate with readers.

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