Letterform Archive
@letterformarchive.org
A nonprofit center for inspiration, education, publishing, and community in lettering, typography, and graphic design. We post items from our collection of over 100,000 objects. Visit, take a class, buy a book: https://letterformarchive.org
We have a copy for sale (though much rougher than yours): letterformarchive.org/shop/gebrauc...
Gebrauchsgraphik, March 1934 | Letterform Archive
A nonprofit center for inspiration, education, and community in the graphic arts.
letterformarchive.org
February 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM
We have a copy for sale (though much rougher than yours): letterformarchive.org/shop/gebrauc...
We proudly share this ethos with our library peers in San Francisco:
– SFPL Book Arts sfpl.org/locations/ma...
– Prelinger Library prelingerlibrary.org
There’s a lot of talk about tech innovation around here, but it’s open orgs like these that keep the Bay’s creative engine running.
– SFPL Book Arts sfpl.org/locations/ma...
– Prelinger Library prelingerlibrary.org
There’s a lot of talk about tech innovation around here, but it’s open orgs like these that keep the Bay’s creative engine running.
February 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
We proudly share this ethos with our library peers in San Francisco:
– SFPL Book Arts sfpl.org/locations/ma...
– Prelinger Library prelingerlibrary.org
There’s a lot of talk about tech innovation around here, but it’s open orgs like these that keep the Bay’s creative engine running.
– SFPL Book Arts sfpl.org/locations/ma...
– Prelinger Library prelingerlibrary.org
There’s a lot of talk about tech innovation around here, but it’s open orgs like these that keep the Bay’s creative engine running.
And anyone, regardless of their experience or background, can schedule a visit to see virtually anything in the Archive. Like all special collections libraries with open access, we exist not just to preserve rare things, but to share them: letterformarchive.org/visit/resear...
Research Visits | Letterform Archive
Letterform Archive offers one of the world’s best special collections and design reference libraries. Students, academic researchers, and professional designers with a specific focus can engage deeply...
letterformarchive.org
February 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
And anyone, regardless of their experience or background, can schedule a visit to see virtually anything in the Archive. Like all special collections libraries with open access, we exist not just to preserve rare things, but to share them: letterformarchive.org/visit/resear...
Introducing our first online tour in Hindi! Friday, Feb 6 with Tanya George.
लिखित संप्रेषण के इतिहास को दर्शाने वाली पुस्तकों, पत्रिकाओं, पोस्टरों, स्केचों, मूल कलाकृतियों और संबंधित अभिलेखों के एक चुने हुए संग्रह को एक्सप्लोर करें। टॉन्या जॉर्ज आपको लेटरफॉर्म आर्काइव के इस संग्रह से हिंदी में संचालित एक गाइडेड टूर के माध्यम से परिचित कराती हैं।
letterformarchive.org/shop/online-...
लिखित संप्रेषण के इतिहास को दर्शाने वाली पुस्तकों, पत्रिकाओं, पोस्टरों, स्केचों, मूल कलाकृतियों और संबंधित अभिलेखों के एक चुने हुए संग्रह को एक्सप्लोर करें। टॉन्या जॉर्ज आपको लेटरफॉर्म आर्काइव के इस संग्रह से हिंदी में संचालित एक गाइडेड टूर के माध्यम से परिचित कराती हैं।
letterformarchive.org/shop/online-...
Collections Tour: Intro to the Archive in Hindi / संग्रह का दौरा: लेटरफॉर्म आर्काइव का परिचय हिंदी में। | Letterform Archive
Discover the riches of Letterform Archive’s vast collection in this online, guided tour.
letterformarchive.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Introducing our first online tour in Hindi! Friday, Feb 6 with Tanya George.
लिखित संप्रेषण के इतिहास को दर्शाने वाली पुस्तकों, पत्रिकाओं, पोस्टरों, स्केचों, मूल कलाकृतियों और संबंधित अभिलेखों के एक चुने हुए संग्रह को एक्सप्लोर करें। टॉन्या जॉर्ज आपको लेटरफॉर्म आर्काइव के इस संग्रह से हिंदी में संचालित एक गाइडेड टूर के माध्यम से परिचित कराती हैं।
letterformarchive.org/shop/online-...
लिखित संप्रेषण के इतिहास को दर्शाने वाली पुस्तकों, पत्रिकाओं, पोस्टरों, स्केचों, मूल कलाकृतियों और संबंधित अभिलेखों के एक चुने हुए संग्रह को एक्सप्लोर करें। टॉन्या जॉर्ज आपको लेटरफॉर्म आर्काइव के इस संग्रह से हिंदी में संचालित एक गाइडेड टूर के माध्यम से परिचित कराती हैं।
letterformarchive.org/shop/online-...
But we haven’t given up on #SanFrancisco. Our galleries are still free every Thursday: letterformarchive.org/visit/
And you can join us for Letterform Live on March 14 to ensure the Archive remains open to all: letterformarchive.org/live/
#SFBA #Museums #Libraries #Archives #Design #Typography
And you can join us for Letterform Live on March 14 to ensure the Archive remains open to all: letterformarchive.org/live/
#SFBA #Museums #Libraries #Archives #Design #Typography
Letterform Live
Join us March 14, 2026 for an unforgettable party to celebrate the Archive turning ten.
letterformarchive.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 AM
But we haven’t given up on #SanFrancisco. Our galleries are still free every Thursday: letterformarchive.org/visit/
And you can join us for Letterform Live on March 14 to ensure the Archive remains open to all: letterformarchive.org/live/
#SFBA #Museums #Libraries #Archives #Design #Typography
And you can join us for Letterform Live on March 14 to ensure the Archive remains open to all: letterformarchive.org/live/
#SFBA #Museums #Libraries #Archives #Design #Typography
It can feel like our city is losing its artistic core. Along with shuttering of fellow galleries and museums, we were disheartened to see the loss of SFAI and California College of the Arts (and Crafts). These institutions raised folks who made this place weird and fun, interesting and beautiful.
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 AM
It can feel like our city is losing its artistic core. Along with shuttering of fellow galleries and museums, we were disheartened to see the loss of SFAI and California College of the Arts (and Crafts). These institutions raised folks who made this place weird and fun, interesting and beautiful.
Letterform Archive is closed today, January 30. We invite you to get inspiration from our Online Archive and Online Exhibitions.
Perhaps Strikethrough? exhibitions.letterformarchive.org/strikethrough/
Perhaps Strikethrough? exhibitions.letterformarchive.org/strikethrough/
Strikethrough
Strikethrough: Typographic Messages of Protest. A Letterform Archive exhibition open through Spring 2023.
exhibitions.letterformarchive.org
January 30, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Letterform Archive is closed today, January 30. We invite you to get inspiration from our Online Archive and Online Exhibitions.
Perhaps Strikethrough? exhibitions.letterformarchive.org/strikethrough/
Perhaps Strikethrough? exhibitions.letterformarchive.org/strikethrough/
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Come party with @letterformarchive.org (and me) on March 14th! “Letterform Live” will celebrate 10 years of the Archive’s amazing work. Discounted early bird tickets are available until February 7th, so get them now. I hope I’ll see you there!
Letterform Live
Join us March 14, 2026 for an unforgettable party to celebrate the Archive turning ten.
letterformarchive.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Come party with @letterformarchive.org (and me) on March 14th! “Letterform Live” will celebrate 10 years of the Archive’s amazing work. Discounted early bird tickets are available until February 7th, so get them now. I hope I’ll see you there!
Thanks for thinking of us! We have a full run of U&lc, so we’re set. You may have luck selling the earlier issues on eBay.
January 23, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Thanks for thinking of us! We have a full run of U&lc, so we’re set. You may have luck selling the earlier issues on eBay.
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André Jammes was immensely important in the building of the Wing collection at the #NewberryLibrary….
Read about André Jammes www.lemonde.fr/disparitions...
André Jammes, libraire et « pape » des collectionneurs de photographies, est mort
Il avait constitué la plus importante collection au monde et contribué au rayonnement de la photographie. Il s’est éteint le 15 janvier à l’âge de 98 ans.
www.lemonde.fr
January 18, 2026 at 7:07 PM
André Jammes was immensely important in the building of the Wing collection at the #NewberryLibrary….
Yes! This was a popular French sign painter’s effect at the turn of the century.
1. oa.letterformarchive.org/item?workID=...
2. letterformarchive.org/shop/lettres...
1. oa.letterformarchive.org/item?workID=...
2. letterformarchive.org/shop/lettres...
January 22, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Yes! This was a popular French sign painter’s effect at the turn of the century.
1. oa.letterformarchive.org/item?workID=...
2. letterformarchive.org/shop/lettres...
1. oa.letterformarchive.org/item?workID=...
2. letterformarchive.org/shop/lettres...
Among other things, Esther (André’s daughter) sold us this incredible unfinished manuscript that serves as an excellent illustration of the steps in the process.
January 22, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Among other things, Esther (André’s daughter) sold us this incredible unfinished manuscript that serves as an excellent illustration of the steps in the process.
From our last visit to the shop in 2023.
January 22, 2026 at 7:33 AM
From our last visit to the shop in 2023.
Join us in San Francisco on March 14 for an unforgettable party to celebrate the Archive turning ten. Expect great music, drinks, creative activities, and inspiration.
Discounted early bird tickets are going fast. RSVP by February 1 to grab yours: letterformarchive.org/live/
#LetterformLive
Discounted early bird tickets are going fast. RSVP by February 1 to grab yours: letterformarchive.org/live/
#LetterformLive
January 22, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Join us in San Francisco on March 14 for an unforgettable party to celebrate the Archive turning ten. Expect great music, drinks, creative activities, and inspiration.
Discounted early bird tickets are going fast. RSVP by February 1 to grab yours: letterformarchive.org/live/
#LetterformLive
Discounted early bird tickets are going fast. RSVP by February 1 to grab yours: letterformarchive.org/live/
#LetterformLive
We are fond of all our boos too.
January 22, 2026 at 2:15 AM
We are fond of all our boos too.
Hi! While we do offer books from other publishers from time to time, most of the products in our shop our are own publications, including NKF. We hope to expand our offerings in the future.
The Kulhman book looks excellent and we’d love to have it in our library!
The Kulhman book looks excellent and we’d love to have it in our library!
January 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Hi! While we do offer books from other publishers from time to time, most of the products in our shop our are own publications, including NKF. We hope to expand our offerings in the future.
The Kulhman book looks excellent and we’d love to have it in our library!
The Kulhman book looks excellent and we’d love to have it in our library!
This Just In: Chinese Lettering Manuals, 1930–1971
In our ongoing effort to expand the story of graphic design beyond the Western canon, we’re consulting experts and collecting objects in other scripts. Read Synoptic Office’s article on the latest collection: letterformarchive.org/news/this-ju...
In our ongoing effort to expand the story of graphic design beyond the Western canon, we’re consulting experts and collecting objects in other scripts. Read Synoptic Office’s article on the latest collection: letterformarchive.org/news/this-ju...
This Just In: Chinese Lettering Manuals, 1930–1971
Our new meishuzi collection reflects a period of significant cultural change in China, and provides an uncommon source of inspiration for contemporary lettering artists and type designers.
letterformarchive.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:26 AM
This Just In: Chinese Lettering Manuals, 1930–1971
In our ongoing effort to expand the story of graphic design beyond the Western canon, we’re consulting experts and collecting objects in other scripts. Read Synoptic Office’s article on the latest collection: letterformarchive.org/news/this-ju...
In our ongoing effort to expand the story of graphic design beyond the Western canon, we’re consulting experts and collecting objects in other scripts. Read Synoptic Office’s article on the latest collection: letterformarchive.org/news/this-ju...
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I really enjoyed reading about Sylvie Vodáková's designs for this Czech poetry series. It's just the sort of design i really love — a common design sensibility to pull the whole series together, yet each volume has its own distinct character.
letterformarchive.org/news/sylvie-...
letterformarchive.org/news/sylvie-...
From the Collection: Sylvie Vodáková’s Book Covers for Květy Poezie
Meet the Czech designer who shaped how generations of readers encountered poetry.
letterformarchive.org
December 31, 2025 at 5:39 AM
I really enjoyed reading about Sylvie Vodáková's designs for this Czech poetry series. It's just the sort of design i really love — a common design sensibility to pull the whole series together, yet each volume has its own distinct character.
letterformarchive.org/news/sylvie-...
letterformarchive.org/news/sylvie-...
We’re honored to hold hundreds of original lettering sketches and inkings, including early (1970s–80s) logos and lettering, and his ambigram artwork for Dan Brown’s novel, Angels & Demons. We will share more soon.
January 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
We’re honored to hold hundreds of original lettering sketches and inkings, including early (1970s–80s) logos and lettering, and his ambigram artwork for Dan Brown’s novel, Angels & Demons. We will share more soon.
On January 1, we lost a master of the ambigram (words expertly drawn so they read the same when turned upside down). In 2022, John Langdon donated his primary archive to us.
#JohnLangdon #Ambigrams #Lettering
#JohnLangdon #Ambigrams #Lettering
January 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
On January 1, we lost a master of the ambigram (words expertly drawn so they read the same when turned upside down). In 2022, John Langdon donated his primary archive to us.
#JohnLangdon #Ambigrams #Lettering
#JohnLangdon #Ambigrams #Lettering
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Gorgeous work from a book designer I had always wondered about; delighted to see this contribution to graphic design and #bookhistory! Tanya George, Sylvie Vodáková’s Book Covers for Květy Poezie (@letterformarchive.org; #skystorians): letterformarchive.org/news/sylvie-...
From the Collection: Sylvie Vodáková’s Book Covers for Květy Poezie
Meet the Czech designer who shaped how generations of readers encountered poetry.
letterformarchive.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Gorgeous work from a book designer I had always wondered about; delighted to see this contribution to graphic design and #bookhistory! Tanya George, Sylvie Vodáková’s Book Covers for Květy Poezie (@letterformarchive.org; #skystorians): letterformarchive.org/news/sylvie-...
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I love this approach to cover design for a series, with typography staying relatively constant (but never boring) and the image and pattern surrounding it changing riotously: letterformarchive.org/news/sylvie-...
From the Collection: Sylvie Vodáková’s Book Covers for Květy Poezie
Meet the Czech designer who shaped how generations of readers encountered poetry.
letterformarchive.org
December 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I love this approach to cover design for a series, with typography staying relatively constant (but never boring) and the image and pattern surrounding it changing riotously: letterformarchive.org/news/sylvie-...
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Two new workshops in early 2026:
Intro to modern type design: Jan 29
10 weeks, Design your first font.
letterformarchive.org/shop/introdu... @letterformarchive
Experimental Letterforms: Feb 3
5 weeks, thinking outside of type.
www.typeelectives.com/courses/expe... @typeelectives
Intro to modern type design: Jan 29
10 weeks, Design your first font.
letterformarchive.org/shop/introdu... @letterformarchive
Experimental Letterforms: Feb 3
5 weeks, thinking outside of type.
www.typeelectives.com/courses/expe... @typeelectives
December 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Two new workshops in early 2026:
Intro to modern type design: Jan 29
10 weeks, Design your first font.
letterformarchive.org/shop/introdu... @letterformarchive
Experimental Letterforms: Feb 3
5 weeks, thinking outside of type.
www.typeelectives.com/courses/expe... @typeelectives
Intro to modern type design: Jan 29
10 weeks, Design your first font.
letterformarchive.org/shop/introdu... @letterformarchive
Experimental Letterforms: Feb 3
5 weeks, thinking outside of type.
www.typeelectives.com/courses/expe... @typeelectives
Thank you @ebbooksellers.bsky.social for stocking our stationery!
December 25, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Thank you @ebbooksellers.bsky.social for stocking our stationery!
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Give yourself or someone you love the best #Xmas gift this year: Membership of @letterformarchive.org
I love this approach to cover design for a series, with typography staying relatively constant (but never boring) and the image and pattern surrounding it changing riotously: letterformarchive.org/news/sylvie-...
From the Collection: Sylvie Vodáková’s Book Covers for Květy Poezie
Meet the Czech designer who shaped how generations of readers encountered poetry.
letterformarchive.org
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Give yourself or someone you love the best #Xmas gift this year: Membership of @letterformarchive.org