Discover the global energy of contemporary letters in Yearbook #2 from Slanted Publishers. A 272-page guide to the best in calligraphy, graffiti and 3D.
Slanted Publishers is back with the Yearbook of Lettering #2. This volume acts as a vital pulse for the global lettering community. It goes beyond simple alphabets and explores the ‘soul’ of letterforms in 31 different countries. The project captures a specific moment in the design when the boundary between traditional craftsmanship and digital experimentation has almost completely disappeared.
The core challenge for any design yearbook is curation. How do you represent a field that evolves daily on social media? Slanted Publishers solves this through a structured four-part hierarchy: ambassadors, artists, findings and an extensive index. This organization transforms a chaotic digital landscape into a tangible resource of 272 pages. It provides a permanent home for work that often exists only as fleeting pixels on a screen.
The ‘Ambassadors’ section offers a deep look into the minds of industry leaders. It features interviews and portfolios from influential figures such as ‘Tyrsa’ Alexis Taïeb, Ying Chang and Ken Barber. These segments provide the necessary context to understand the techniques behind the aesthetics. For example, the work of Dave Towers and Tina Touli highlights how different tools – from broad-tipped pens to complex software – shape the final visual story.
Visual diversity is the hallmark of this second edition. The book showcases everything from elegant calligraphy to expressive street art and striking 3D lettering. The “Findings” section is particularly clever. It distills 216 select works from Instagram into a compact format, highlighting the vast amount of creativity in the modern community. Hugo Moura’s cover design sets the tone with its tactile and energetic approach.
The physical production of the book reflects the quality of the art within it. The book is printed in full-colour offset by NINO Druck and uses a thread-stitched rigid brochure format. This choice guarantees the durability of a book intended to be used extensively as a reference work in design studios. Managing editor Linus Haug and creative director Lars Harmsen have created an object that feels as modern as the content it contains.
Ultimately, this yearbook is more than just an inspiration gallery. It is a practical bridge between artists and agencies. By including a detailed A-to-Z index with biographies, material descriptions and contact information, Slanted Publishers has created a directory for the next generation of typographic talent. It reminds us that even in a digital world, the physical page remains the best way to preserve the energy of contemporary lettering.
Credits
- Publisher: Oblique publishers
- Publication direction: Lars Harmsen, Julia Kahl
- Design: Lars Harmsen (CD), Linus Haug (AD)
- Editor-in-chief: Linus Haug
- Graphic design and editing: Juliane Lipp, Samira Niedermayer
- Cover artwork and chapter pages: “Xesta” Hugo Moura
- Edition: November 2025
- Size: 16 x 24 cm
- Size: 272 pages
- Language: English
- Printing: full color offset printing NINO print
- Processing: Rigid brochure with thread stitching throughout Book binding spinner
- Paper: Munken Print White 1.5, 100 g/m² (inside), SURBALIN seda 115 g/m² (endpaper), PEYDUR neuleinen 135 g/m² (cover)
- ISBN: 978-3-948440-92-3
- Price: €38 (DE)
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