The Ohno Book

From the cult favorite typography studio and foundry OH no Type Co. comes a richly illustrated handbook featuring type specimens, process sketches, and instructions for creating typefaces. The book aims to make type design fun, with author and OH no founder James Edmondson sharing his passion for type design and the idea of it as an endless playground. It features Edmondson’s humorous and warm approach, and highlights the studio’s distinctive fonts such as Beastly, Casserole, Hobeaux, Ohno Fatface, Polymath, Regrets, and Vulf. The publication, authored by James Edmondson, is published by Princeton Architectural Press, 256 pages, hardcover, first edition, released on 30 November 2025.

Alongside the visual feast of fonts and signage, the book offers practical information for graphic designers and typographers, including expert advice on designing type fonts and balancing practicality with creativity. It also explores why OH no names fonts after obscure bands and a French school of decorative arts, and what it takes to earn a living as a type designer. The tone blends guidance with Edmondson’s candid reflections, making this a spirited go-to resource for inspiration and instruction.

Features

• Richly illustrated with fonts, signage and ephemera
• Type specimens and process sketches included
• Practical guidance for graphic designers and typographers
• How to design fonts and balance practicality with creativity
• Insights into earning a living as a type designer
• OH no font naming choices and influences