Codex Seraphinianus
Serafini, Luigi
ISBN 10: 0847842134 ISBN 13: 9780847842131
Published by Rizzoli, 2013
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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.
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 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 and continuous streams of information, the Codex is now more relevant and timely than ever. A special limited and numbered deluxe edition that includes a signed print is also available.
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: New
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Condition: good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy. Seller Inventory # SEWV.0847842134.G
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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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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
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Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0847842134