For over two decades, Chip Kidd, one of the most prolific book cover designers in American design history, has been crafting memorable book jackets for America’s best writers. “The history of book design can be split into two eras: before graphic designer Chip Kidd and after” (Time Out). Here, Chip Kidd, who we’ve had the honor of presenting multiple times at TYPO Berlin, San Francisco and London, speaks about his 2011 Mantra, Jurassic Park, Lady Gagas breasts and shitty typography. And of course, there’s the obligatory introductory playful banter with TYPO co-founder Erik Spiekermann: “Erik? You left your socks in my hotel room last night”.