Print Resources

A Curated List of Print Resources

Books, organizations, tools, and communities for anyone serious about print. Updated regularly.

The Elements of Typographic Style — Robert Bringhurst. The definitive text on typography. Every serious designer owns it.
Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works — Erik Spiekermann. Clear, practical, and still relevant decades after publication.
Thinking with Type — Ellen Lupton. The best visual introduction to typographic thinking.
The Gutenberg Galaxy — Marshall McLuhan. Dense but essential for understanding print’s cultural significance.
Paper: An Elegy — Ian Sansom. A thoughtful meditation on paper’s place in culture.
Indie Publishing — Ellen Lupton. A practical guide to self-publishing beautifully.

The Letterform Archive (San Francisco) — One of the world’s great collections of type and lettering artifacts.
Printing Industries of America — Trade association with excellent technical resources for commercial printers.
Independent Publishers Guild — UK-based but internationally relevant advocacy for indie publishing.
Society of Publication Designers — Annual awards and community for editorial design professionals.

Typophile — Longstanding forum for type designers and enthusiasts.
Fonts In Use — Real-world typography documentation. Endlessly useful for research.
Briar Press — The go-to community for letterpress printers.
We Make Zines — Community hub for zine makers at every level.

French Paper Company — Family-owned, Michigan-based, exceptional quality and environmental commitment.
Mohawk Fine Papers — Wide range of premium papers for design and printing.
Reich Paper — Specialty and fine papers with excellent customer service.
Neenah Paper — Broad catalog covering everything from everyday office use to high-end specialty sheets.