We are big fans of the movie Blade Runner. We even co-authored a scholarly paper titled “Clones and the Coase Theorem” in which we explore the problem of time-scarcity (the limited lifespans of the replicants in Blade Runner) in light of the Tyrell Corporation’s monopoly over the production of replicants. Now, Dave Addey has written up this extensive analysis of the typography and design of Blade Runner (hat tip: kottke). Among other things, he created this beautiful video reconstruction of one of the most enigmatic scenes from the movie: