Publication

2013-10-29 - Rizzoli

Language

English

Word Count

99,000 words, Guess

Page Count

396 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCN6923

Description

"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." --

Subjects

Topics

SocietiesMiscellaneaOutsider artFantasy in artArtists' booksPn6381 .s4 2013Serafini, luigi

Other Editions

  • Codex SeraphinianusHardcoverRizzoli2013-10-29

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