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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. 

Stefano B.

Available to hire

Italian freelance with more than 15 years of experience in visual development: from animations to editorial projects.

Iram A.

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Internal book designer with nearly 30 years experience. Beautiful and classical designs across all genres.

Miha B.

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Is a Fantasy Book Illustrator that loves helping authors grab their audience with a compelling illustration.

Michael Vito T.

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Professional book-designer, editor, and consultant with 15+ years in the business. Competitive rates. I advise first-time self-publishers.

Anna P.

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Award-winning book and cover designer, specialising in lifestyle, cooking, art and travel. My style is contemporary, clean and fresh.

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. 

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. 

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Get to know our designers

To get started on your search, meet some of our top-rated designers.

Arjan V.

Auckland, New Zealand

Easy-going and highly experienced designer / art director with many professional accolades and experience under his belt.

Specializes in:
Fiction
Health & Wellbeing
Science Fiction
Humor & Comedy
Biographies & Memoirs

David P.

Guilford, United States

I believe that book cover design has the power to crystalize and elevate the author's intent and expression.

Specializes in:
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Cultural & Ethnic
History
Poetry

YoungJu K.

Vienna, VA, USA

Award winning designer. I design children's picture books, children's book covers, and anthologies.

Specializes in:
Picture Books
Inspirational
Non-Fiction
Parenting & Families
Children's

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