Synopsis
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.
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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.
From the Back Cover
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.
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Codex Seraphinianus
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Rizzoli (edition Multilingual, New, Updated), 2013
ISBN 10: 0847842134
ISBN 13: 9780847842131
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Hardcover
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Multilingual, New, Updated. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0847842134-7-1-13
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Codex Seraphinianus
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
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Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Seller Inventory # M00847842134-V
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Codex Seraphinias
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Rizzoli 978-0-8478-4213-1, New York
ISBN 10: 0847842134
ISBN 13: 9780847842131
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Spafford Books (ABAC / ILAB), Regina, SK, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
[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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Codex Seraphinianus
Seller: Last Exit Books, Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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
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Codex Seraphinianus
Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0847842134