Slanted Publishers is based in Karlsruhe, a city known for its vibrant design and cultural scene. From here, Lars Harmsen and Julia Kahl have been shaping the world of book design, typography and visual culture with Slanted Publishers since 2014.
With a keen sense of design and depth of content, they create books, magazines and catalogs that not only impress visually, but also tell stories. They work closely with authors, artists, and editorial teams to ensure that form and content work together in harmony. The result: publications with character that inspire and stay with you.
One of the book’s highlights is the semi-transparent paper IBO, which interacts with the layers beneath—most notably on the dust jacket. Inside the book, Slanted Publishers took the bold step of printing white and black on a completely transparent paper, and the result is simply stunning! This level of detail and experimentation is only possible when all collaborators work together so seamlessly.
Support Independent Type II will be released on 03/26/2025!
Slanted founders Julia Kahl (Editor-in-Chief Online) and Lars Hamsen (Editor-in-Chief Print) on Support Independent Type II:
We couldn’t be happier with the production of Support Independent Type II! It not only celebrates the vibrant world of independent type design, it beautifully showcases the craftsmanship and high quality of our trusted partners: Druckerei Stober for printing, Buchbinderei Spinner for binding, and Reflex for their premium paper. A true celebration of materiality and precision!
The following papers are used in the book: Ibo, Efalin, Zeta and Reflex Translucent.