Bold, monumental, atmospheric, architectural – letters with relief and shadow define great periods of confidence and optimism. Shadows add intrigue and spectacle to otherwise mundane words. And they’re back in style. Drawn from a particularly rich period in the history of shadow type, from the 19th to the mid-20th century, this is the first compilation of popular, rare and forgotten three-dimensional letters from Germany, France, Britain, Italy and the United States, where the best examples were produced. Presented in compact form, with examples from some 300 sources compiled by the leading historian of graphic design, this lively publication, packed full of typographic ideas for any purpose, will amuse, enchant and inspire anyone aiming to impart depth to their design.

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Stebven Heller is the co-chair of the MFA Design program at the School of Visual Arts, New York, and the "Visuals" columnist for The New York Times Book Review. He is the author, editor and co-author of over 150 books, including fifteen with Louise Fili. Louise Fili is the principal of Louise Fili Ltd, a New York City-based design firm specializing in restaurant identities and food packaging. The author of Elegantissima, she was inducted into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame in 2004.

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