Graphic Languages is a vibrant visual journey and guide through the world’s most influential writing systems—brought to life by German designer and author Oliver Häusle in collaboration with leading international type designers and script experts.

At its heart lies the unique visual DNA of each script: its striking forms, cultural significance, and enduring power as a cornerstone of human communication. Graphic Languages is an inspiring introduction and celebration of the incredible diversity of global writing systems.

But this is more than just a presentation—Graphic Languages is a dynamic resource for designers of all kinds, from students and educators to seasoned professionals. Packed with expert insights, curated reading, and cultural context, this book invites you to dive deeper into the fascinating histories, meanings, and creative potential of writing systems worldwide. It’s a powerful reminder of how writing doesn’t just communicate—it connects.

A visual guide is included for the following writing systems: Adlam, Arabic, Armenian, Bangla, Chinese (Hanzi), Cyrilic, Devanagari, Ge’ez, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Hangul, Hebrew, Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji), Kannada, Khmer, Latin, Malayalam, N’Ko, Odia, Sinhala, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tifinagh

Designed by Oliver Häusl

Published by Slanted Publishers, 2025

Softcover, 464 pages, b&w, 6.5 × 9 inches

ISBN: 978-3-94-844088-6