Alpha, Beta, … by Helen Hiebert

Alpha, Beta, … is a book in the form of a unique lantern structure with a flexible hinge that allows it to be set up in a variety of ways. I developed this structure for my book, Paper Illuminated. Each panel of the shadow lantern featureds an alphabet letter cutout that casts a shadow onto a second layer of handmade paper. The letters are in the Arts & Crafts style font designed by Dard Hunter, who is often referred to as the father of hand papermaking in 20th century America.