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.
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