Darrell Huff was an American writer, best known for his book "How to Lie with Statistics," first published in 1954. Born on July 15, 1913, and passing away on June 27, 2001, Huff was a prolific author who specialized in writing popular books on business and mathematics for the general reader. "How to Lie with Statistics" is perhaps his most enduring work and has become a classic in the field of statistical literacy. Through this book, Huff aimed to educate the public on how statistics can be used to deceive and how to critically interpret the use of statistics in various media and reports. His accessible writing style helped to demystify complex mathematical concepts and encouraged a skeptical approach to interpreting data, making his work relevant for both educational purposes and everyday critical thinking.