Codex seraphinianus is an illustrated encyclopedia of an imaginary world. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Oct 29, 20 codex seraphinianus hardcover october 29, 20. Codex seraphinianus xxxiii serafini, luigi 8601422354331. The insane genius that wrote this book was obviously a prophet being told a travel guide by otherworldly visitor. The book is an encyclopedia containing bizarre pictures of a parallel universe of alien origin, and its 364 pages are filled with obscure writings in an unknown language. Luigi serafini is alive and well and occasionally makes public appearances. It is the creation of the italian architect, artist, and designer luigi serafini, who can perhaps be best described as more of a visionary than a designer. The italian artist luigi serafini produced a richly illustrated book called the codex seraphinianus in the late 1970s. The 5 most mysterious books of all time answers with joe. Codex seraphinianus pdf free download ebooksmhaifr.
But the book is just so damned strange that it has accumulated a. Codex seraphinianus kindle edition by serafin, cetrulo luigi, jose antonio, garcia r. It is approximately 360 pages depending on edition and written in an imaginary language originally published in italy, it has been released in several countries. For some ideas on this topic one must closely examine the most famous weird book ever printed codex seraphinianus. Codex seraphinianus the codex is unlike other historically wellknown strange books such as the voynich manuscript, in that the author of the book is not only known luigi serafini is his name. Calendario 2017 serafini, luigi by serafini, luigi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Faerie tales codex seraphinianus is in a sense the most elaborate book of doodles ever made. Codex seraphinianus, book by luigi serafini hardcover. Luigi serafini born 4 august 1949 in rome is an italian artist and designer. Codex seraphinianus in 1981 italian artist, architect and industrial designer luigi serafini published what has since remained in popular view as the weirdest book. Also check out the more recent codex seraphinianus wall calendar. It is an encyclopedia of an imaginary world, thoroughly illustrated and described in an imaginary language. This visual encyclopedia of an unknown world written in an unknown language has fueled much debate over its meaning. Consisting of stapled xeroxed pages, 6 page english translation of italo calvino essay orbis pictus and a 2 page enter the imaginary world of codex seraphinianus, a description of the book with publishers information. Philosophers have pondered its meaning and codebreakers have tried to decipher the text.
Nov 05, 20 one of the strangest and most beautiful books ever published. Oct 23, 20 one of the strangest and most beautiful books ever published. Deluxe numbered, limited edition of 600 wsigned card. What makes it much more than that is not just the quality of serafinis drawings and the superior bookmaking craft, but its brilliant structure. Buy codex seraphinianus by luigi serafini online at alibris. The codex was published in 1981, and despite being incomprehensible, it got a fair amount of buzz. Nov 27, 20 an extraordinary and surreal art book, this edition has been redesigned by the author and includes new illustrations. From ancient unreadable texts to the 60year fantasy world of a mentally ill recluse, these are the 5 most mysterious books of all time. Mar 07, 2017 from the intriguing mind behind codex seraphinianus comes this beautifully illustrated tribute to the famed neapolitan character pulcinella or punch as he is referred to in english. Deciphering the mysterious encyclopedia known as the codex. Luigi serafini on how and why he created an encyclopedia of. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nov 08, 2016 whats the weirdest book ever published.
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Experience the imaginary world of luigi serafini, as christian presents the art, typography and content of this legendary unreadable book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading codex seraphinianus. Nov 21, 20 experience the imaginary world of luigi serafini, as christian presents the art, typography and content of this legendary unreadable book. The codex is unlike other historically wellknown strange books such as the voynich manuscript, in that the author of the book is not only known luigi serafini is his name, hes still alive. On a cloudy friday afternoon, sometime at the end of march, we were sat huddled on the floor of a friends bedroom, our heads craning over a hefty tome. Deciphering the dark secrets of codex seraphinianus youtube. Codex seraphinianus, originally published in 1981, is an illustrated encyclopedia of an imaginary world, created by italian artist, architect and industrial designer luigi serafini between 1976 to 1978. One thing that often surprises people about the codex given how mysterious it seems to be is this.
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