Universal Principles of Typography

100 key concepts, theories, and guidelines for choosing, pairing, and using type

My book, Universal Principles of Typography, with a foreword written by Ellen Lupton, was published by Quarto in April 2024 and is available to order from anywhere that sells books. PRINT magazine said that “the book’s 100 principles cover everything from the tactical to the compositional, sometimes pausing for the philosophical.” Abduzeedo said that “this comprehensive guide isn’t merely an academic overview; it’s an illustrative beacon for professionals and enthusiasts eager to deepen their typographic proficiency.” Scroll down for a flick-through video that shows what the book’s like inside.

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Fine Specimens

A curated collection of the best in contemporary type design

My next book, Fine Specimens, will be published by Quarto in March 2026, and is available to pre-order from wherever you like to buy book. Fine Specimens collects together some of the best examples of contemporary type design from around the world, showcasing the promotional graphics created by type foundries to promote their fonts. Designed to be a source of inspiration and paint a picture of the current landscape of type design, the book also features essays from leading voices in the type community: John Boardley, Ellen Lupton, Erik Spiekermann, Laura Meseguer, Min-Young Kim, and Veronika Burian.

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