How did we end up with so many different styles of letters? An ingenious feat of paper engineering that features an interactive cover, 17 pop-ups plus multiple manual experiments in light and shape, Alphabet in Motion is an immersive volume explains—and demonstrates —the technologies and philosophies that have shaped letterforms through the ages.

In addition, a 128-page companion essay reveals the rich meanings behind the typography that surrounds us—in our homes, on our screens, and in our streets. Whether projecting light through a phototypesetting pop-up or reconfiguring Josef Albers' Bauhaus stencil lettering, this masterfully crafted, hands-on publication will delight both typography experts and those who are new to the principles of design. These will ship from me in Brooklyn in Oct or Nov. Watch the Kickstarter video »