Best Presentation Books
by Deckster

Best Presentation Books
by Deckster

Best Presentation Books by Deckster

We believe these books can make your presentations extremely convincing, help you sell your ideas & win resources.

Presentation Zen	by Garr Reynolds

Book title:

Presentation Zen

Book author:

Garr Reynolds

Why worth reading?

Emphasizes simplicity and clarity in presentation design.

Slide:ology by Nancy Duarte
Slide:ology by Nancy Duarte

Book title:

Slide:ology

Book author:

Nancy Duarte

Why worth reading?

Teaches the art of visual storytelling.

Resonate by Nancy Duarte
Resonate by Nancy Duarte

Book title:

Resonate

Book author:

Nancy Duarte

Why worth reading?

Focuses on emotional connection through storytelling.

The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams
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.

The Back of the Napkin by Dan Roam
The Back of the Napkin by Dan Roam

Book title:

The Back of the Napkin

Book author:

Dan Roam

Why worth reading?

Explores using simple drawings to clarify complex ideas.

Presentation Patterns	by Neal Ford, Matthew McCullough, and Nathaniel Schutta
Presentation Patterns	by Neal Ford, Matthew McCullough, and Nathaniel Schutta

Book title:

Presentation Patterns

Book author:

Neal Ford, Matthew McCullough, and Nathaniel Schutta

Why worth reading?

Offers a catalog of design patterns for creating effective presentations.

HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations by Nancy Duarte
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

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

Book title:

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

Book author:

Chip Heath and Dan Heath

Why worth reading?

Explains how to make ideas memorable.

Designing Science Presentations by Matt Carter
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.

The Art of Explanation by Lee LeFever
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.

Beyond Bullet Points by Cliff Atkinson
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.

The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward R. Tufte
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward R. Tufte

Book title:

The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

Book author:

Edward R. Tufte

Why worth reading?

Insights on effectively displaying quantitative data.

Storytelling with Data	by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
Storytelling with Data	by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

Book title:

Storytelling with Data

Book author:

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

Why worth reading?

Focuses on data storytelling.

Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs	by Carmine Gallo
Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs	by Carmine Gallo

Book title:

Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs

Book author:

Carmine Gallo

Why worth reading?

Analyzes Steve Jobs’ presentation style for actionable tips.

Speak Up with Confidence by Jack Valenti
Speak Up with Confidence by Jack Valenti

Book title:

Speak Up with Confidence

Book author:

Jack Valenti

Why worth reading?

Emphasizes confidence in presentation skills and public speaking.

The Art of the Pitch by Peter Coughter
The Art of the Pitch by Peter Coughter

Book title:

The Art of the Pitch

Book author:

Peter Coughter

Why worth reading?

Teaches how to pitch ideas effectively with storytelling.

How to Design TED Worthy Presentation Slides by Akash Karia
How to Design TED Worthy Presentation Slides by Akash Karia

Book title:

How to Design TED Worthy Presentation Slides

Book author:

Akash Karia

Why worth reading?

A short, practical and step-by-step guide to creating sexy slides

Presenting to Win by Jerry Weissman
Presenting to Win by Jerry Weissman

Book title:

Presenting to Win

Book author:

Jerry Weissman

Why worth reading?

Strategies for creating persuasive presentations.

Visual Meetings by David Sibbet
Visual Meetings by David Sibbet

Book title:

Visual Meetings

Book author:

David Sibbet

Why worth reading?

Visual techniques for more engaging presentations.

100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People by Susan M. Weinschenk
100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People by Susan M. Weinschenk

Book title:

100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People

Book author:

Susan M. Weinschenk

Why worth reading?

Insights into human psychology to enhance presentation design.

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

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
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.

The Culture Map by Erin Meyer
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer

Book title:

The Culture Map

Book author:

Erin Meyer

Why worth reading?

Understanding cultural differences to tailor presentations.

The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why by Richard E. Nisbett
The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why by Richard E. Nisbett

Book title:

The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why

Book author:

Richard E. Nisbett

Why worth reading?

Understanding cognitive differences between cultures to tailor presentations.