Codex Seraphinianus
Serafini, Luigi
ISBN 10: 0847842134 ISBN 13: 9780847842131
Published by Rizzoli, 2013
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Ever since the Codex Seraphinianus was first published in 1981, the book has been recognized as one of the strangest and most beautiful art books ever made. This visual encyclopedia of an unknown world written in an unknown language has fueled much debate over its meaning. Written for the "information age" addressing the import of coding and decoding in genetics, literary criticism and computer science, the Codex confused, fascinated and enchanted a generation.
While its message may be unclear its appeal is obvious. It is a most exquisite artifact. Blurring the distinction between art book and art object, this 33rd anniversary edition--redesigned by the author and featuring new illustrations--presents this unique work in a new unparalleled light. With the advent of new media and forms of communication the Codex is now more relevant than ever. The continuous stream of information and how it is processed is very much a part of our lives and what makes this extraordinary book so timely and sought after by so many.
About the Author: Luigi Serafini is an architect, ceramist, glazier, painter, sculptor, designer, opera director, set designer, and critic who works in Italy and abroad. In 2007, the Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea in Milan dedicated a successful mostra ontological (ontological exhibition) to him. He has illustrated works by Franz Kafka and Michael Ende.
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Title: Codex Seraphinianus
Publisher: Rizzoli
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good
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[978-0-8478-4213-1] 2013. (hardcover) Fine. Issued without dust jacket. 300pp. Folio. 300 pages of descriptions and explanations for things imaginary, all in its own unusual, unique, and, to date, indecipherable alphabet. Thousands of drawings and graphs, created by an Italian architect-turned-artist, the work of whom filmmaker Frederico Fellini admired. Illustrated ivory covers, gilt title stamped to spine and intricately detailed front. Includes, at the rear, a 22 page Decodex booklet in holder. Published 32 years after the first edition (1981), this copy is clean, tight, bright, and solid. A book about, and for, the age of information. Seller Inventory # 127827
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Condition: Good. Original pictorial boards, ribbon marker, numerous illustrations in colour, folio. Seller Inventory # 398369-MD10
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Codex Seraphinianus
Seller: Last Exit Books, Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Updated Edition. Hardcover. 4to. Rizzoli, New York. 2013. 396 pages. Illustrated throughout. New, updated edition. First, Thus. Bound in illustrated paper covered cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. An extraordinary and surreal art book, this edition has been redesigned by the author and includes new illustrations. Ever since the Codex Seraphinianus was first published in 1981, the book has been recognized as one of the strangest and most beautiful art books ever made. This visual encyclopedia of an unknown world written in an unknown language has fueled much debate over its meaning. Written for the information age and addressing the import of coding and decoding in genetics, literary criticism, and computer science, the Codex confused, fascinated, and enchanted a generation. EB; 13.6 X 9.4 X 1.8 inches. Seller Inventory # 67181