The highly anticipated follow-up to Slanted's acclaimed 2020 book Support Independent Type!

The second edition continues to celebrate the vibrant culture of independent type specimens and their influence on design and typography. It serves as both a manifesto and a visual showcase, featuring over 300 cutting edge type foundries—all offering a promising alternative to corporate font distributors. With this large number of type foundries, the book showcases a diverse range of fonts—from experimental designs to bold, groundbreaking fonts that push the boundaries of the traditional.

The book dives further into the world of type specimens—revealing new trends, showcasing innovative designs, and presenting the specimens themselves as visual art objects. Through this carefully curated collection, spaning digital presentations, printed works, and tactile objects, the authors emphasize how independent type design reflects cultural shifts and sparks creative innovation.

Edited and designed by Lars Harmsen, Marian Misiak, Pola Małaczewska

Published by Slanted Publishers, 2025

Softcover with dust jacket, 288 pages, offset printed with spot colors, 8.25 × 10.6 inches

ISBN: 978-3-94-844082-4