Codex Seraphinianus: 40th Anniversary Edition

Luigi Serafini's Codex is a must-have for fans and collectors, featuring a new package redesigned by the author and 15 new illustrations. It is a visual encyclopaedia of an unknown world written in an unknown language, addressing the import of coding and decoding in genetics, literary criticism, and computer science. A limited numbered deluxe edition is also available, bound in real cloth and presented in a handsome slipcase.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 416 pages
\n Publication date: 12 October 2021
\n Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
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This stunning new edition of Luigi Serafini's iconic work is a must-have for fans and collectors alike. The author himself has redesigned the package, making it even more visually appealing. Originally published in 1981 in Milan by F.M. Ricci, the book has been hailed as one of the most unusual and beautiful art books ever created. A visual encyclopedia of an unknown world written in an unknown language, it has sparked much debate over its meaning. Written for the information age, the book addresses the importance of coding and decoding in genetics, literary criticism, and computer science. It has captivated and enchanted two generations, and its message remains unclear, but its appeal is undeniable. This edition presents the Codex in a new and unparalleled light, with 15 new illustrations by the author. In the age of new forms of communication, continuous streams of information, and social media, the Codex is more relevant and timely than ever. A limited numbered deluxe edition is also available, bound in real cloth and presented in a handsome slipcase. It includes a signed print of a new illustration made by the author to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the death in 1321 of Dante Alighieri, one of Italy's greatest writers and the creator of The Divine Comedy.

\n Weight: 2580g\n
Dimension: 348 x 238 x 47 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780847871049\n \n