Starkers

Elliot Jay Stocks is a designer, author, and typography specialist who shares his expertise through books, a podcast, and a newsletter. His work focuses on the practical and creative aspects of choosing, pairing, and using type.

• Books on typography: Universal Principles of Typography (2024) covers 100 key concepts and guidelines, with a foreword by Ellen Lupton. Fine Specimens (2026) curates contemporary type design examples.
• Podcast: Hello, Type Friends! features informal conversations with guests about life, work, and typography, with no script or set agenda.
• Newsletter: Typographic & Sporadic delivers occasional updates on typography and related projects.
• Speaking engagements: Elliot appears at events and book tours, such as a five-date tour for his latest book.
• Music side project: As Other Form, he produces electronic music released on labels like Fur:ther Sessions and trau-ma, with tracks played by DJs in major clubs.