Codex Seraphinianus 2020 Luigi Serafini Italian Surrealist Art
$ 99.93
Description
Luigi Serafini's Codex Seraphinianus is a surreal masterpiece. Imagine stumbling upon an encyclopedia from an alien civilization where the laws of physics bend like melting clocks. That's the Codex Seraphinianus - perhaps the most ambitious and captivating surrealist art book ever created. For someone drawn to surrealism, this book is nothing short of a holy grail. First created in the late 1970s by Italian artist Luigi Serafini and republished in 2020, the Codex is a visual encyclopedia of an impossible world, meticulously illustrated in vibrant, dreamlike detail. It's written entirely in an invented, undecipherable alphabet that scholars have never been able to translate - adding another layer of mystery to its already enigmatic contents. The pages showcase bizarre flora and fauna that could never exist: fish that transform into bicycles, plants that grow into chairs, anatomical drawings of impossible creatures. You'll find architecture that defies gravity, strange rituals performed by figures with clock faces, and machines whose purposes remain delightfully incomprehensible. What makes the Codex so special for surrealism enthusiasts is how it doesn't just present surreal images - it creates an entire consistent yet impossible universe with its own internal logic. It's like Dalí, Magritte, and Ernst collaborated to document an alternate dimension. The 2020 edition preserves the mesmerizing quality of the original, printed on firm, crisp, beautiful paper, while making this legendary work accessible to a new generation of dreamers. It's not just a book you read - it's a portal you step through, again and again, discovering new details with each visit. ~ ~ ~ Please examine the photos closely as they are an important part of the description and provide the best details. This item was individually photographed, and all noticed flaws are documented, and the photos represent the exact item you will receive. If you have further questions, please reach out, I am happy to answer specific questions about this book or any item in my store.
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