Fall is the season of plenty. Planted in spring and nurtured all summer long, a colorful bounty of crops pours into farmers markets across the country, making it easier than ever to eat a wide variety of local, seasonal ingredients.

Good art has the power to move us beyond our normal modalities. In this particular case, our experience of letters —the elemental units of words and thoughts— just might mutate, or perhaps merely shift, ever so subtly, after exploring Andreas Müller’s For All Seasons.

Similar to Maeda’s calendar work these typographical forays into the four seasons are a wonderful answer to the melancholy of a rainy, cold, windy autumn day.

The benefits of fall spices extend past the Thanksgiving table. The season's flavors — including cinnamon, ginger, annatto, turmeric, paprika, saffron and chili powder — may also prevent and heal a handful of ailments.

Ayurvedic medicine uses these spices to create heat from the inside out. Stimulating the agni, or inner fire, helps maintain healthy digestion and overall health.