Best Presentation Books

Best Presentation Books

Created & curated by Jev and Arthur, founders of Deckster.

Created & curated by Jev and Arthur, founders of Deckster.

Presentation Zen	by Garr Reynolds

Book title:

Presentation Zen

Book author:

Garr Reynolds

Why worth reading?

Emphasizes simplicity and clarity in presentation design.

🕐 Reading time: 6 - 8 hours

Slide:ology by Nancy Duarte

Book title:

Slide:ology

Book author:

Nancy Duarte

Why worth reading?

Teaches the art of visual storytelling.

🕐 Reading time: 6 - 8 hours

The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams

Book title:

The Non-Designer’s Design Book

Book author:

Robin Williams

Why worth reading?

Provides basic design principles for non-designers.

🕐 Reading time: 4 - 6 hours

HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations by Nancy Duarte

Book title:

HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations

Book author:

Nancy Duarte

Why worth reading?

Provides practical advice on creating and delivering compelling and persuasive presentations

🕐 Reading time: 4 - 6 hours

Designing Science Presentations by Matt Carter

Book title:

Designing Science Presentations

Book author:

Matt Carter

Why worth reading?

Tailored advice on presenting complex information clearly.

🕐 Reading time: 6 - 8 hours

The Art of Explanation by Lee LeFever

Book title:

The Art of Explanation

Book author:

Lee LeFever

Why worth reading?

Teaches how to make complex ideas easy to understand.

🕐 Reading time: 4 - 6 hours

Beyond Bullet Points by Cliff Atkinson

Book title:

Beyond Bullet Points

Book author:

Cliff Atkinson

Why worth reading?

Advocates for narrative-driven presentations over bullet points.

🕐 Reading time: 5 - 7 hours

Presenting to Win by Jerry Weissman

Book title:

Presenting to Win

Book author:

Jerry Weissman

Why worth reading?

Strategies for creating persuasive presentations.

🕐 Reading time: 5 - 7 hours

Great Leads: The Six Easiest Ways to Start Any Sales Message by Michael Masterson

Book title:

Great Leads: The Six Easiest Ways to Start Any Sales Message

Book author:

Michael Masterson

Why worth reading?

Techniques for creating powerful openings in sales messages.

🕐 Reading time: 3 - 5 hours

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini

Book title:

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

Book author:

Robert B. Cialdini

Why worth reading?

Principles of persuasion to enhance presentations.

🕐 Reading time: 7 hours