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)
“The book comes in a high-quality cover with foil embossing and is visually realized with graphic attention to detail. A lavish blurb recalls the love of typography and emphasizes: “The world of lettering, calligraphy, graffiti, and 3D-lettering unveils itself as challenging and sublime.” This motto runs through every page, giving the main protagonist – the hand-painted, folded, blown-up, digital or analog letters – the space they need to unfold their effect and leave an impression.”
– Grafikmagazin
“A mine of inspiration or simply a feast for the eyes of those who love letters and the words they express.”
– Amazon.com
“This comprehensive publication stands as a true testament to their commitment in providing artists with a global platform for typographic expressions.”
– The Inspiration Grid
“A platform for recognition …”
– Selection Blog
“This book is so inspiring, and I highly recommend you to get one if you are interested in Calligraphy and Lettering.”
– Stella Wong
“What a great collection to browse through, I already got super motivated to try out new things again and was so inspired by reading the ambassador interviews 😍”
– Sarah Rebtine
“Looking at all the amazing work in the new Yearbook of Lettering, I felt the urge to spend more time on my lettering and practice regularly. ”
– Vincent Wagner
Yearbook of Lettering #2 
Yearbook of Lettering #1