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.
Euan M.
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Specialised in fiction and memoir, I work both directly with authors and with publishers like Melville House and Edinburgh University Press.
Asya B.
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Enthusiastic and creative designer with a passion for books and reading who would love to collaborate on your next great project.
Tom H.
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Award-winning designer of some major international titles. Modern, clean, graphic style. Love a complex or unusual subject to get into.
Amanda L.
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Children’s book illustrator and book designer. I specialise in picture books and middle grade fiction and love to use texture and colour.
Ivy G.
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I love the process of bringing the author's characters and worlds to life--it's exciting for the both of us! Let's get started!
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.
