Best Typography Books

Discover the art of typography with this masterful style guide from renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst. This book combines the practical, theoretical, and historical aspects of typography, offering a completely updated edition with important revisions based on the ever-evolving field. Don't miss the expert insights and clarity that Bringhurst brings to this timeless subject.

This comprehensive book on typography covers the fundamental aspects of design: choosing fonts, sizing, alignment, spacing, and more. Ellen Lupton offers clear guidance and practical exercises for anyone wanting to improve their typography skills. Divided into letter, text, and grid sections, the book includes historical and theoretical concepts of typography, as well as examples from leading practitioners. Thinking with Type is a must-read for designers and anyone interested in typography.

Explore the fascinating world of fonts with Just My Type by Simon Garfield. Discover the stories behind popular typefaces, from Ikea’s Verdanagate to Comic Sans. Learn about the impact of upper case letters and the history of fonts in movies and album covers. With interviews from typeface creators, this book is the ultimate guide to everything font-related.

"The Anatomy of Type" is the ultimate guide to typography for creatives. This visually stunning book offers practical descriptions and diagrams to help you distinguish between related typefaces and understand how letterforms impact mood, readability, and use. Featuring 100 hand-picked typefaces, including both familiar classics and contemporary fonts, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to sharpen their typographic eye.

Learn the fundamentals of typography from one of the great twentieth-century typographers. This timeless textbook has inspired generations of designers with its innovative rules that replace conventional ones. With over 500 examples and in English, German, and French, it's a must-have for both students and accomplished designers.

Explore the timeless elegance and sophistication of script typefaces with this inspiring book. From wedding invitations to diplomas, scripts add a touch of class to any text. Derived from handwriting, these stylized typefaces suggest, imply, or symbolize traits linked to writing. Featuring examples from a range of sources and countries, this compilation is a treasure trove of popular, rare, and forgotten scripts from the Golden Age of scripts. Discover long overlooked material and unleash your creativity with the hundreds of inventive examples found within.

Discover the art and science of typography with Designing with Type. This perennial best-seller has been completely updated with new information, images, and an integrated website for even more typographic exploration. With over 250,000 copies sold, this fully updated fifth edition is the perfect tool for students and teachers alike. Explore hundreds of design solutions and gain access to a wealth of typographic knowledge. Let Designing with Type educate and inspire your next design project.

Delve into the minds of over 90 leading designers and typographers as they reveal their private sketchbooks and the creative process of typography design. From established designers to up-and-coming talents, Typography Sketchbooks showcases the expressive quality of letters and words in design. This collection emphasizes the importance of good typography and is a must-read for anyone who uses type, whether by hand or on screen. Discover how the craft of typography has endured for centuries and continues to shape visual communication and graphic design.

Explore the world of typography through the eyes of artist, letter carver, and social reformer Eric Gill. In his plainspoken and forceful 1931 essay, Gill argues for common sense in design, offering a model of composition that remains relevant today. Discover the exasperating, exorbitant, and exciting world of typography through the words of a true craftsman whose work reflected his philosophy and moral convictions.

Discover the fascinating world of typefaces and graphic styles with this comprehensive visual history book. Spanning from 1628 to the mid-20th century, it explores the evolution of printed lettering through roman, italic, bold, narrow, broad and other fonts. From borders and ornaments to calligrapher's letters, this book showcases a stunning collection of exquisite designs derived from a distinguished Dutch collection. With insightful texts from top editors and collectors, including Alston W. Purvis and Cees de Jong, this book is a must-read for all typography enthusiasts.