Typography is a massive term in design. It is everywhere, wedding cards, posters, websites you name it. By learning basic typography rules you make sure that you can convey the message in the most effective way.
Typography is an art, the art of arranging type. It is much more than making what legible on a page. It is using letters and words and forming them to a visually pleasing layout.
Typography can be an intimidating subject, but it doesn’t have to be. You only need to know a little to make a big difference in the stuff you do every day. The right kind of knowledge is critical in the way of learning typography. In this post, we have selected some great typography e-books for you to master in typography. All these typography books are absolutely free to download and use.
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27 Page Type Classification eBook (PDF)
![Best Free Typography Books 1 27 Page Type Classification eBook](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/27-Page-Type-Classification-eBook.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
The Elements of Typographic Style Applied to the Web (Online reading only)
![Best Free Typography Books 2 The Elements of Typographic Style Applied to the Web](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Elements-of-Typographic-Style-Applied-to-the-Web.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Understanding Typography Concepts(PDF)
![Best Free Typography Books 3 Understanding Typography Concepts](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Understanding-Typography-Concepts.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Typography Basics (PDF)
![Best Free Typography Books 4 Typography Basics](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Typography-Basics.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
The Complete Manual of Typography(PDF)
![Best Free Typography Books 5 The Complete Manual of Typography](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Complete-Manual-of-Typography.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Typography Books
![Best Free Typography Books 6 Typography Books](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Typography-Books.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Meaningful Mobile Typography
![Best Free Typography Books 7 Meaningful Mobile Typography](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Meaningful-Mobile-Typography.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Practical Typography by Matthew Butterick
![Best Free Typography Books 8 Practical Typography by Matthew Butterick](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Practical-Typography-by-Matthew-Butterick.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Combining Typefaces: Free Guide to Great Typography (PDF)
![Best Free Typography Books 9 Combining Typefaces](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Combining-Typefaces.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Professional Web Typography (Read Online)
![Best Free Typography Books 10 Professional Web Typography](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Professional-Web-Typography.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
A Beginners Guide to Choosing Web Fonts (Read Online)
![Best Free Typography Books 11 A Beginners Guide to Choosing Web Fonts](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/A-Beginners-Guide-to-Choosing-Web-Fonts.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Color Fonts (Read Online)
![Best Free Typography Books 12 Color Fonts](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Color-Fonts.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Back to Basics in Typography (Read Online)
![Best Free Typography Books 13 Back to Basics in Typography](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Back-to-Basics-in-Typography.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Tasty Type Tips (PDF)
![Best Free Typography Books 14 Tasty Type Tips](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tasty-Type-Tips.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Types of Type
![Best Free Typography Books 15 Types of Type](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Types-of-Type.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Type Playbook
![Best Free Typography Books 16 Type Playbook](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Type-Playbook.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Typography ebook
![Best Free Typography Books 17 Typography ebook](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Typography-ebook.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Premium Typography Books
On Web Typography
![Best Free Typography Books 18 On Web Typography](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/On-Web-Typography.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Typoguide
![Best Free Typography Books 19 Typoguide](http://cdn.cssauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Typoguide.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)