Darrell Huff

Born in 1913
  • Darrell Huff was an American writer and journalist best known for his book How to Lie with Statistics , published in 1954.

  • The book became an unexpected bestseller and has remained in print for over six decades, selling over 1.5 million copies.

  • Huff wrote several other books on various topics, including humor and wordplay.

  • He had no formal training in statistics but developed an interest in the subject through his work as a journalist.

  • Huff's witty and accessible writing style made complex statistical concepts understandable to the general public, contributing to the enduring popularity of his most famous work.

Books by Darrell Huff