First published 2018
Designer and blogger Dave Addey takes readers inside the visual worlds of seven science fiction cinema classics. He examines how 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Trek The Motion Picture, Alien, Blade Runner, Total Recall, WALL-E, and Moon use typography and design to build believable futures. Addey reveals the design tricks and inspirations behind each film's visual language. He supports his analysis with film stills, concept art, type specimens, and behind-the-scenes materials. The book includes original interviews with key figures like Mike Okuda from Star Trek, director Paul Verhoeven from Total Recall, and Pixar's Ralph Eggleston and Craig Foster. Addey shows how these movies transcend ordinary filmmaking through careful attention to visual details. The book offers sci-fi fans and design enthusiasts a detailed look at how typography helps create immersive fictional worlds.
Genres: science-fiction, art, non-fiction, design, film
Vibes: detailed, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, visual-world-building
274 pages · Kindle Edition · Harry N. Abrams