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24 alternatives to The Elements of Typographic Style

If allowed only one book on typography it would be this one.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Elements of Typographic Style launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Professional Web Typography▲92

   Start learning about type on the web

   2016 · prowebtype.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Elements of Style▲71

   The classic no-nonsense style guide for writers

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Elements of Style▲82

   The definitive guide to writing clear, correct English

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Typography for Lawyers▲85

   Essential tools for polished & persuasive documents

   2016 · typographyforlawyers.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Typography ebook▲91

   Unlock the power of typography as a graphic designer

   2023 · carlosh19.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Design of Everyday Things▲165

   Good, usable design is possible

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Just My Type▲65

   History of Fonts from Origins to Our Days

   2016 · templatemonster.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Typographic Project▲141

   Offers inspiration for using Google’s font library

   2014 · femmebot.github.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The Non-Designer's Design Book▲71

   Basic principles of good design in a clear, simple, style

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Free Icon Design Guide▲132

    Everything you need to know about icon design to get started

    2016 · iconutopia.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Typography. Advertising. Book Design.▲74

    An inspiring look at the works of Max Bill.

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Fonts In Use▲103

    Type in the real world: an amazing archive of typography.

    2014 · fontsinuse.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Combining Typefaces▲65

    Develop your skills and intuition who choosing type

    2015 · fivesimplesteps.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Working with Pictures: The Tiny Book!▲85

    A tiny book of design exercises

    2016 · 5264002956444.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Atomic Design▲77

    Create design systems, not pages

    2016 · shop.bradfrost.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Clothes For Language▲94

    A typography handbook for designers, authors and type lovers

    2020 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Typeplate▲83

    A typographic starter kit.

    2014 · typeplate.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Combining Typefaces by Tim Brown▲71

    Free guide to great typography

    2016 · blog.typekit.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Typoguide▲73

    A Pocket Guide to Master Every Day’s Typographic Adventures

    2014 · typogui.de · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Type to Design▲233

    An Instagram-generated font

    2015 · typetodesign.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Discover.typography▲88

    Discover great fonts through themes.

    2014 · typography.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Design, Form, and Chaos▲80

    A great source of design inspiration

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Butterick's Pratical Typography▲65

    Free ebook about all things typography

    2016 · practicaltypography.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Typography Resources▲150

    List of resources to buy, learn and acknowledge typography

    2019 · its alternatives →

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