Meet the best typographers in the industry
Like famed typographer Erik Spiekermann said, “Design works not because people understand or even appreciate it, but because it works subliminally.” Whether it’s the exterior or interior of your book, a professional typographer can help perfect the most subtle element of all: typography.
On Reedsy, meet typographers who regularly work with bestselling and debut authors alike. Having worked for Big 5 publishers, they know how to harmonize all aspects of type and understand reader expectations for genre-appropriate font.
Lorna R.
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I am a professional book formatter/interior designer who enjoys working in all genres, from fantasy and sci-fi to romance and YA fiction.
Arthur B.
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Freelance artist/illustrator with a love of all things fantasy and sci-fi.
Mariana O.
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Illustrator and designer specializing in books for toddlers & early readers. Worked on +30 books. Let’s make the world happier and colorful!
Courtney H.
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Courtney is a nature-inspired illustrator with 10 years experience. Her work inspires wonder and delight in the wild beauty of nature.
Rachel S.
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Fine artist turned illustrator. Using a blend of paint + graphics to design books. Confession: I buy books by their covers!
How to choose a typographer
On Reedsy, you'll find typographers who have worked with the likes of Anne Rice, George R.R. Martin, and Louise Penny. We handpick our designers for their industry experience: to guarantee the quality of your collaboration, only the top 3% of applicants are accepted.
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What is a typographer?
A typographer is a design professional specializing in selecting, arranging, and customizing type. From choosing typefaces to determining font size and spacing, they ensure that all typographical elements in a piece of work complement one another.
When it comes to books, professional typographers tend to focus on the text that appears on the cover and in the chapter headings.
- For the book's exterior: They'll make sure your title text is eye-catching, genre-appropriate, and marketable.
- For the book’s interior: They’ll reconcile everything that relates to typefaces (e.g., “Times New Roman”) and fonts (e.g., “12 point italicized Times New Roman”), from chapter titles to drop caps and page numbers.
- Advanced typographers can also tweak or blend typefaces to create a unique aesthetic or even invent a brand-new typeface just for you.
