Featuring publications of relevance to our industry, including those cited in SDS e-newsletter lead articles and suggested additional reading, we’ve recently relaunched the SDS Reader’s Corner book of the month page. Each month we will showcase a suggested read that relates to our professional areas of interest, be it a seminal publication or something more tangential. We hope the books we select will offer you insights and inspiration.
If you any suggestions of books, particularly newly published ones, that you think would be of inte arest to our community, please email us: [email protected].
For November ’26 we feature Alphabettes Soup: Feminist Approaches to Type edited by Amy Papaelias (published on in 1 April 2026 by Bikini Books).
Synopsis
“Featuring over 55 articles, essays, and interviews exploring intersections between culture, language, business practices, technology, and type. It also includes interviews with Alphabettes members, visual histories, and reflections on past and ongoing initiatives. More than an anthology, the book is conceived as a type specimen, showcasing over 120 typefaces designed by women and non-binary individuals.
Aimed at challenging dominant narratives in type history and contemporary practice, the book ultimately seeks to inspire future generations to create their own decentralised design communities.”
Buy a copy
As of 03.11.2026, the softback version is available to buy @£36 (RRP) + P&P to the UK, via Bikini Books.