Yearbook of Lettering #2

Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Yearbook of Lettering #2 brings the global lettering scene to life like never before. From elegant calligraphy and expressive hand lettering to bold graffiti, street art, and dynamic 3D-lettering, this volume celebrates the creativity, diversity, and energy shaping contemporary lettering today.
The book is organized into clearly defined sections to showcase the full spectrum of contemporary lettering:
Ambassadors—in-depth interviews and works from leading figures such as“Tyrsa” Alexis Taïeb, Ying Chang, Ken Barber, Ruben Malayan, Tina Touli, Carmi Grau, Abdelrahman Barakat, and Dave Towers.
Artists—90 outstanding artists from 31 countries, with generous space for their work spanning calligraphy, hand lettering, graffiti, street art, and 3D-lettering.
Findings—216 selected works from Instagram, compactly presented to highlight the incredible diversity of today’s lettering community.
Index—comprehensive artist information from A to Z, including bios, style descriptions, materials used, and contact details.
Yearbook of Lettering #2 is both an inspirational showcase and a practical guide for designers, agencies, and lettering enthusiasts worldwide. Explore the stories, techniques, and personalities that make contemporary lettering such a dynamic and ever-evolving field.

Publisher: Slanted Publishers
Publishing Direction: Lars Harmsen, Julia Kahl
Design: Lars Harmsen (CD), Linus Haug (AD)
Managing Editor: Linus Haug
Graphic Design & Editing: Juliane Lipp, Samira Niedermayer Cover Artwork & Chapter Pages:“Xesta” Hugo Moura Release: November 2025 Format: 16 × 24 cm Volume: 272 pages Language: English Printing: full-colour offset-printing by NINO Druck Workmanship: Stiff brochure with thread-stitching by Buchbinderei Spinner Paper: Munken Print White 1.5, 100 g/sm (inside), SURBALIN seda 115 g/sm (endpaper), PEYDUR neuleinen 135 g/sm (cover) ISBN: 978−3-948440−92−3 Price: € 38.– (DE)