Although graphic props such as invitations, letters, tickets, and packaging are rarely seen close-up by a cinema audience, they are designed in painstaking detail. Dublin-based designer Annie Atkins invites readers into the creative process behind her intricately designed, rigorously researched, and visually stunning graphic props. These objects may be given just a fleeting moment of screen time, but their authenticity is vital and their role is crucial: to nudge both the actors on set and the audience just that much further into the fictional world of the film.The first book published on the fascinating subject of graphic props for filmmaking - An insider’s look at the secret world of designing graphic objects for imaginary worlds and period film scripts – letters, maps, passports, telegrams, menus, street signage, and more - 170 original props created by Atkins for widely celebrated films, including the Academy award– winning The Grand Budapest Hotel - The jacket and book cover are designed by Atkins and reflect her unique creative process, with hand-drawn typography and a design that showcases her meticulous attention to detail - Essential for all Wes Anderson fans, movie buffs, graphic designers, students, and everyone with an interest in filmmaking- Annie Atkins specializes in graphic design for filmmaking. Atkins designed the graphic props for Stephen Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies and Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and Isle of Dogs, among other Hollywood films. Originally from Wales, Atkins is now based in Dublin, Ireland.