Submit work for Typism Book 7

Typism was hit pretty hard with COVID issues in 2020, so we knew it was time to change things up a little, especially with regards to the Typism Book.

We ran a survey with the Typism community to ask you guys what we should do moving forward with Book 7, and we were blown away by your responses and ideas. Now it's time to share those ideas.

One of the main issues with Book 6 was postage. 2020 was a perfect storm of postage costs increasing due to express postage restrictions, and a third of the pre-ordered books being returned or delayed.

It's only fitting that Nikita Prokhorov has designed this year's Typism as an ambigram to go on the cover of Book 7. Ambigrams are words which read the same when turned upside-down. 2020 has turned our world upside-down, and it's time to share some changes with you, which we hope will make the whole process sustainable for us, and more enjoyable for you.

If we experience another year like 2020, it would be financially impossible to produce another hard copy version of the book, and this would break many people's hearts, including ours.

Some countries are still unable to accept the books, and we needed to find another way to get the work in the hands of people in countries such as India, South America, and Brazil.

We love seeing your faces when you finally receive your copy of the book, especially the contributors from around the world. For many of you, this is the first time seeing your work in print. Holding something in your hands that you have contributed to is an incredible feeling.

Many of you had to wait months for your copy in 2020, and it makes the feeling of unwrapping that package even sweeter. Well, read on, because here's how you can get to experience it for yourself next year.

How to submit work for Typism Book 7

There are three phases to the submission process:

1. pre-order the digital copy of Book 7 for $10 USD
2. submit up to ten pieces of work before 31 January 2020
3. receive a hard copy of the book as well as the digital copy, if your work is accepted.

Click here to visit the Call for Entries page and get ready to submit your work to the Typism Book

Some of your FAQs answered:

FAQ 1: Does it cost money to submit my work to Book 7?

Yes, unfortunately, due to COVID postage issues in 2020, we are now charging $10 to recover costs, but this $10 will also ensure you receive a digital copy of the book when it is ready in March 2021. We will also send you a free printed copy of the book if you are successful in April.

FAQ 2: Does it matter if my lettering is not in English?

No, not at all. We regularly publish work in other languages, just make sure it’s not rude or offensive to anyone. We will be checking. That goes for English work as well.

FAQ 3: How is the work judged?

All distinguishing features, such as name, gender, country are removed from your work, and they are then shortlisted and put before a panel of judges. We select 192 final pieces for inclusion in the book, judging only the quality of the work, not the celebrity status of the artist.

FAQ 4: How do I submit my work?

Head to the submission page and click the orange button to pre-order the digital copy for $10 USD. We will then email you submission instructions.

FAQ 5: How many pieces can I submit?

There is a limit of ten submissions in total from one artist every year. Don't send everything you've ever created. We suggest spending some time to curate ten of your best and most varied pieces.

FAQ 6: Does work have to be created specifically for the book?

Whilst we love it when people create work specifically for the books (and people do) that is not a requirement. You can submit client work, personal work, or work you've created in the past.

FAQ 7: Will there be a print copy this year?

Yes! We will definitely make a printed copy available, as well as the digital copy, but you will not be able to pre-order the print copy. It will be available from the Typism Bookstore after April 2021.

FAQ 8: Will there be digital copies available of the other books?

Yes! You asked, and we listened. Books 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will all be made available very soon for digital download at $20 each.

FAQ 9: Can I submit colour artwork or only black and white?

We only print black and white artwork so crisp, clean typographic vectors print best, but some tone is allowed in your submissions. You can submit photographs if they are clean and clear and we are looking for all forms of the written word: calligraphy, typography, type design, hand-drawn type, hand-lettered type, tattoos, signage, beautiful handwriting and so on.

If you do submit colour work, we will convert it to black and white, so we prefer if you convert it first to avoid any nasty surprises.

So that's is for the update, everything else will stay the same and we know Book 7 will continue the trend and be the best Typism Book yet.

What work will you submit to the Typism Book this year?

Click here to visit the Call for Entries page and get ready to submit your work to the Typism Book