Michael Bierut on Typography

In a video interview with The Atlantic, Michael Bierut talks about typography, covering such topics as Stanley Kubrick’s favorite font, the cover design of The Catcher in the Rye, and the link between phototypesetting and Free Love.

This interview accompanied an article about typography by Virginia Postrel that appeared in The Atlantic January/February 2008 issue.

Observed

View all

Jobs

View all

Share on Social

By Michael Bierut

Innovation

Ashleigh Axios|Essays

Innovation needs a darker imagination

screenshot_2025-11-10_at_12.08.55___pm_720 (1)

Business

Kim Devall|Essays

The most disruptive thing a brand can do is be human

AI Observer

Lee Moreau|Critique

The Wizards of AI are sad and lonely men

Business

Louisa Eunice|Essays

The afterlife of souvenirs: what survives between culture and commerce?

*ੈ✩‧₊˚Looking for inspiration? Give the gift of insight.📚*ੈ✩‧₊˚📖 Discover the best books for designing a better life. ✰ Explore our bookshop today! ✧.* Looking for inspiration? Give the gift of insight.✰♡ Discover the best books for designing a better life. 📖 Explore our bookshop today! ✧.*

Recent Posts

Rachel Paese|Design Juice

Sam Furness got serious about investing in his curiosity. Now, he’s helping others do the same.

Stephen Fritz|Opinions

Corporate crisis is design’s opportunity

Rachel Paese|Design Juice

In a world that feels impossible to change, emerging designer Deborah Khodanovich is starting small

Rachel Paese|Design Juice

Elixir Design founder Jennifer Jerde believes in the human touch

Innovation

Ashleigh Axios|Essays

Innovation needs a darker imagination

Business

Kim Devall|Essays

The most disruptive thing a brand can do is be human

AI Observer

Lee Moreau|Critique

The Wizards of AI are sad and lonely men

Business

Louisa Eunice|Essays