Pentagram’s Austin office designed Ghostlight, a large-format monograph showcasing Keith Carter’s haunting black-and-white photographs of Southern wetlands. The layout balances full-page images, grids, and horizontal spreads, complemented by Nantes type for a refined, atmospheric presentation. Published by the University of Texas Press, the book captures the eerie beauty of the Texas landscape.
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