Binding: Hardcover
Description: Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of its original publication this special edition of the beloved best - selling cult classic features a new design new cover illustration and 15 never - before - seen drawings. Featuring a handsome new package redesigned by the author himself this edition is a must - have for fans and collectors of Luigi Serafini's art. First published in 1981 in Milan by F. M. Ricci the book has been hailed as one of the most unusual yet beautiful art books ever made. A visual encyclopedia of an unknown world written in an unknown language it 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 it has now fascinated and enchanted two generations. While its message may be unclear its appeal is obvious: it is a most exquisite artifact blurring the line between art book and art object. This edition presents it in a new unparalleled light complete with 15 new illustrations by the author. With the advent 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 bound in real cloth and presented in a handsome slipcase is also available. 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 creator of The Divine Comedy.
Title: Codex Seraphinianus 40th Anniversary Edition
Author(s): Serafini Luigi
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Barcode: 9780847871049
Pages: 416 Pages, 400 Colour Illustrations
Publication Date: 10/12/2021
Category: Individual Artists, Art Monographs