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Codex Seraphinianus: 40th Anniversary Edition

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Condition
New
Dimensions
9.4 x 2 x 13.5 in
Weight
5.72 lb
Publisher
Rizzoli
Publication date
October 12, 2021
Edition
Anniversary
Language
English

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. A special limited and numbered deluxe edition that includes a signed print is also available. Read more

Specs 9

Publisher Rizzoli
Publication date October 12, 2021
Edition Anniversary
Language English
Print length 416 pages
ISBN-10 0847871045
ISBN-13 49
Item Weight 5.72 pounds

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Top Amazon Reviews

Wonderful book! Happy to see they did not glue the 40th anniversary slip cover piece!!!
Format: Hardcover
(it's almost all) Pros: Beautiful book, has a slightly brighter, more colorful "Forbidden Planet" vibe that I really dig. It invokes the strange and mysterious and holds it all together with almost familiar elements that make it really interesting. Apparently it was written to invoke the feelings of a child who has not learned to read yet in adults who have long since forgotten that experience. The writing is indecipherable but familiar, welcoming, and seems to want to be understood. I enjoyed trying to interpret the pictures and the themes of what look like separate chapters. Not a lot of shadowy imagery (I usually go for the darker stuff), but more like an illustrated encyclopedia from a different world. The paper, the colors, the heft of the book...it's all very nice! If you are thinking about getting it, do so! It is almost half the retail price right now and if mine is any indicator, they finally quick gluing the slip cover piece to the front cover. Cons: It is an expensive book that is made to be enjoyed and shown off, and I was fortunate that mine arrived in great shape, but it was in a box big enough for it to get pretty banged up pretty easily if it had been handled just a little more roughly in delivery or been delayed in shipping and just banged around for longer. Others haven't been so lucky (see some other posts). This isn't to discourage you from buying it, if you are interested in it, it is probably for you. For the sellers/shippers/Amazon/whomever: The bags of air that were in the box with it might help a little, but for a pricier art book, bubble wrap in a box that fit more tightly would prevent some of the damage to the corners that some other customers have experienced. It doesn't need to be lead lined, just fit better. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023 by Amazon Customer
Worth getting, even if you have the previous edition.
Format: Hardcover
Comparing this to the previous edition: Cons - When removing that lower 40th Anni. slip cover piece, it brought with it some of the image from the cover. Just a bit, but enough so that it's apparent this printing is not as steadfast as the prior. The grooves in the pages feel a bit less deep, I could he wrong here. Pros The print within the book is sharper and what I can only imagine to be truer to the original drawings. This, luckily, allows us to see the entire book in a whole new light... the vibrancy, the detail, it's all a much higher quality than the previous edition. The weight feels considerably more. The added "plates" (pages of drawings) are an AMAZING edition, they are very fun and have a unique thing going for one particular set. I noticed there was some new details that are not as apparent as the illustrations & some "text" is changed up in the beginning, assumingly to designate this new edition. I notice there are 3 "kings" on the spine, I wonder if this designates Ed. #3? As an avid admirer of all things Luigi Serafini, I highly recommend this new edition as a first time buyer or as an added edition to your already stocked serafini shelf section. ;) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2021 by B.R.J.G.
Go For It!
Format: Hardcover
Such an interesting book and the quality of this edition is second to none. It would make a fantastic conversation piece for a coffee table or bookshelf, and the illustration and page quality are some of the best I’ve come across in books of this nature. I’d definitely recommend if you’re curious to see into the strange mind of Luigi Serafini! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2026 by Cam
Quality book
Format: Hardcover
Wonderful quality. The pages have a linen-like texture
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2026 by janita
Codex Seraphinianus
Format: Hardcover
Beautiful work of art
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2026 by Pasi Toikkanen
Beautiful but poor packaging
Format: Hardcover
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The art, the color, the special type of paper. All things I enjoyed but I had to return it because it arrived with bumped edges because it was mailed in a thinly padded envelope. The heavy size and cost, it should have been sent in a box or at minimum wrapped in a cardboard protector…even cheap books get this treatment. For $90 I wouldn’t accept the crushed corners. I called Amazon but no one cares. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025 by Real Name
Unique
Format: Hardcover
This is a work of art, inspiring, beautiful illustrations, delighted!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2025 by Joseloy
nice book higher price
Format: Hardcover
order Heald had to reorder at a higher price
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025 by Lewis M.
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