Support Independent Type ll

Support Independent Type ll

Volume: 288 pages
Format: 21 × 27 cm
Price: 42.00 

Support Independent Type II is s the highly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed 2020 book Support Independent Type. The second edition continues to celebrate the vibrant culture of independent type specimens and their influence on design and typography. It serves as both a manifesto and a visual showcase, featuring over 300 cutting edge type foundries—all offering a promising alternative to corporate font distributors. With this large number of type foundries, the book showcases a diverse range of fonts—from experimental designs to bold, groundbreaking fonts that push the boundaries of the traditional.

The book goes further into the world of type specimens—revealing new trends, showcasing innovative designs, and presenting the book itself as a visual art object. Through this carefully curated collection, the authors emphasize how independent type design reflects cultural shifts and sparks creative innovation.

– A curated collection of type specimens, spanning digital formats, printed works, and tactile type objects

– Insight into new trends and groundbreaking innovations in typography

– A bold exploration of how independent type foundries challenge corporate font distributors and reflect broader cultural shifts

Support Independent Type II is a deep dive into the passion and craft of independent type design and an essential resource for graphic designers, creative directors, or anyone obsessed with type!

Publisher

Slanted Publishers

Editors & Design

Lars Harmsen, Marian Misiak, Pola Małaczewska

Volume

288 pages

Format in cm (w × h × d)

21 × 27 cm

Language

English

Paper

uncoated and transparent high quality papers by Reflex paper

Workmanship

dust jacket, Softcover with open thread-stitching

Bookbinding

Buchbinderei Spinner

Printing

Offset printing with spot colors by Stober Medien

ISBN

978-3-948440-82-4

Support Independent Type ll