Codex Seraphinianus, Signed (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Used. Numbered. Deluxe Limited Edition Signed in New Condition with Original Box. Include print dedicated to Ovid or Dante signed by author as well. One of 978. Additional shipping fees may be required due to size and weight. Signed By Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. One of 600 numbered copies with a Ta-Roc Seraphiniani giant chart, signed by the artist. Hardcover, bound in boards with a red cloth traycase and the original box. Some wear to the box, the book and case fine. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Luigi Serafini (illustrator). 1st Edition. Deluxe, signed edition of the world-renowned Codex Seraphinianus by Italian artist, architect Luigi Serafini. A bizarre coded, illustrated fantasy that is extremely unusual and entertaining. This anniversary edition-redesigned by the author and featuring new illustrations-originally published by Franco María Ricci in 1981. Limited edition of 600 copies: 300 for the Italian market and 300 for the US market. This copy is number 308/600 and is part of the US edition signed by the author. It also includes one of the 150 prints signed by Serafini del Ta-Roc (8/150); It also includes a protective box lined in red fabric and gilded decorations; Also attached is the "Decodex" small brochure with the explanation of how the codex was created in the late 70's. In protective box 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. The book is new, unopened still wrapped in its original shrink-wrap. Signed. limited edition. Signed by Author(s). book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine Deluxe Limited edition hardback - My books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - An extraordinary and surreal art book, this edition has been redesigned by the author and includes new illustrations. Deluxe numbered, limited edition of 600 w/signed card. 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 - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures available upon request THIS IS A HEAVY BOOK AND EXTRA POSTAGE WILL BE REQUIRED. Signed by Author(s).

Tapa dura c/ estuche. Condition: Muy bien. Numerada. PRIMERA EDCIÓN FIRMADA POR EL AUTOR. FIRST EDITION SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. NUMERADA (ejemplar númerado en vol. II: 3719). Papel hecho a mano fabricado por Pietro Miliani de Fabriano cubierta revesticda . Editado por Franco María Ricci. (( Ejemplar de la fotografía / this is the copy from the picture)) EXCELENTE ejemplar de tapa dura cubierto en seda con excelente caja protectora. Firmada por el autor.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing of the 1993 edition with the Calvino introduction, signed by the publisher F. M. Ricci. A superb production on wove paper from the Pietro Miliani mill in Fabriano. Book is fine aside from light rubbing to spine decorations in two small spots. Solander box is a little dusted, with toning to one edge, but is otherwise fine. Quarto, black cloth, gilt titles, black cloth solander box. Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional photos always available on request. Shipped in a fitted, padded box. Due to the weight of this item, additional postage will be required. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Luigi Seraphini (illustrator). Limited First Edition. Folio (360 x 235mm). (1981). Two volumes in separate cases. Black cloth, gilt, with pictures pasted down and very lightly rubbed corners. Limited first edition (#1268), signed by the author, Luigi Serafini on the limitation page at the rear of the second volume. The editor signed also on a laid-in sheet. The boxes a little sunned at the spine, but overall a very near fine set. The Codex is meant to be unreadable. Signed by Author and Editor.

2 vols. in FMR slipcase, 34x28cm, rich gilt decorated silken covers. Number 3321 of a limited 4,000 copies signed by Luigi Serafini at the rear of the second volume. with the original trilingual letter from the editor.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Luigi Serafini (illustrator). Limited Edition. Illustrated covers are mostly clean, with gilt text and color illustration. Corners are sharp. Spine has gilt text and is bright with firm ends. Binding is tight. See photos. End papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear. Illustrations are bright and clear. Interior exhibits minimal signs of age and wear. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Ta-Roc Seraphiniani card, signed by the artist, numbered 56/150, is present at front of clamshell case. Card has slight crease at right side. See photos. Explanatory booklet, in several languages, is present at back cover. Clamshell case of red cloth over boards has gilt decoration and text. Exhibits smudges at upper front, some bumping to lower edge, gilt effaced on spine. See photos.** PS2024.1121** 9 x 13 3/8 inches** A near fine copy of the deluxe, signed and numbered limited edition of Luigi Serafini's Codex Seraphinianus, in its original very good red cloth clamshell case. The Codex was originally published by Franco Maria Ricci in 1981; this deluxe edition from Rizzoli is folio-sized and features a new introduction by Serafini, plus a signed viewing card and booklet of interpretation, all housed in a presentation clamshell box.** Luigi Serafini (b. 1949) is an Italian artist and designer based in Milan. He is best known for creating the Codex Seraphinianus, an illustrated encyclopedia of imaginary things in what is believed to be a constructed language. In a talk at the Oxford University Society of Bibliophiles held on 11 May 2009, Serafini stated that there is no meaning hidden behind the script of the Codex, which is asemic; that his own experience in writing it was closely similar to automatic writing; and that what he wanted his alphabet to convey to the reader is the sensation that children feel in front of books they cannot yet understand.** Edition of 600 copies, 300 in Italian and 300 in English. Signed and numbered by the author. This is copy #281/600.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #010111"**. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Near Fine. Signed Limited First Edition. First edition. Number 2571 of a limited 4,000 copies signed by Luigi Serafini at the rear of the second volume. Two Volumes. Bound in full black silk stamped in gilt, with illustrated onlays to the front covers and housed in the original clamshell cases, with publisher's letter laid in. Near Fine with uniform trivial wear at corners, light soiling to covers and small stain to fore edge of Volume I; musty odor to contents. In Near Fine slipcases with light fading to spines, slight rubbing to covers and spotting to interiors. An illustrated encyclopedia of an imaginary world written in an imaginary language, created by Italian artist, architect and industrial designer Luigi Serafini between 1976 and 1978.

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First American Edition. First American edition, first printing. Signed by Luigi Serafini and inscribed on the first page to former owners followed by a brief inscription in Serafini's imaginary language. Bound in publisher's black cloth lettered in gilt at the spine and blind stamped on the upper board. Near Fine with lean to binding, bumped corners with accompanying textblock crease; light toning to contents. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light edge wear and small areas of retouching to color at corners. An illustrated encyclopedia of an imaginary world written in an imaginary language, created by Italian artist, architect and industrial designer Luigi Serafini. Signed copies of the trade edition are scarce.

Franco María Ricci. Milán, (Italia) 1981. 2Vol. 1ª Edición de 4000 ej. para todos los países. Firmado por el autor con la carta del editor. Enc Editorial con caja en perfecto estado.(FMR.001).