What would happen if you saw a book filled with images that reminded you of what you saw when you were fried on acid? This is just the case when I first saw the pages of the Codex Seraphinianus. These are the kind of visuals that take over my imagination when I listen too much CAN. This bugged-out alternative universe was composed by Luigi Serafini in 1981, and it is full of otherworldly images that will have you scratching your head in awe. Wriiten in his own code language and with pictures reminiscent of a medieval medical text, this book looks like it should have been written centuries ago. But it also looks like a guide to the future, as if some 14th century scribe had a lucid dream of 4300 CE. Today CVLT Nation celebrates Codex Seraphinianus with a huge photo essay…I want this for my next b-day gift…hint hint to my wife if you are reading this!…Free Download HERE!
Matt Kurlinski
January 28, 2016 at 4:07 pm
This reminds me of Fantastic Planet.
Jay Kreska
January 28, 2016 at 2:50 pm
Mary Silva maybe you like?
Mary Silva
January 29, 2016 at 2:08 am
Maybe….?
Jesse Ellis
January 27, 2016 at 6:47 pm
Gabriel Hinchliff
Rubén Madrigal
January 27, 2016 at 5:39 pm
Tinta Negra
Mike Mountjoy
January 27, 2016 at 5:25 pm
it is different
Ângelo Dias
January 27, 2016 at 4:40 pm
Mariana Severino
Kathryn Maree
January 27, 2016 at 12:22 pm
Dannielle, should check this out. I have the hardcopy, will bring it over. It’s just stunning
Dannielle Sloane
January 27, 2016 at 12:52 pm
Omg that’s amazing!
Andy Holaday
January 27, 2016 at 11:16 am
Dylan K.
Ira Kaan
January 27, 2016 at 11:01 am
Adain Elkins!!!!!
Adain Elkins
January 27, 2016 at 11:52 am
Dude! No way! If you ever want to borrow my copy let me know.
Cedric Ubiedo
January 27, 2016 at 10:53 am
Facundo.
Facundo Ubiedo
January 27, 2016 at 10:55 am
Se puede descargar? Copado
Facundo Ubiedo
January 27, 2016 at 10:55 am
Sobre qué es?
Cedric Ubiedo
January 27, 2016 at 11:11 am
“Codex Seraphinianus,[1] originally published in 1981, is an illustrated encyclopedia of an imaginary world, created by the Italian artist, architect, and industrial designer Luigi Serafini during thirty months, from 1976 to 1978.”
Facundo Ubiedo
January 27, 2016 at 11:46 am
HYPE
Ralf Goossens
January 27, 2016 at 8:31 am
August Corthouts Mel Pirquin
Anton Ozomek
January 27, 2016 at 7:18 am
Paul Gillett
January 27, 2016 at 7:15 am
Someone went too deep into inception.
Topon Scheidt
January 27, 2016 at 6:47 am
for some reason i thought you had a copy of this, Sean?
Sean Arsenian
January 27, 2016 at 7:03 am
I do have one of the new editions. Beautiful book.
Topon Scheidt
January 27, 2016 at 7:04 am
thought so…fascinating still
Teo Segale
January 27, 2016 at 5:15 am
We’re celebrating this in Milan this weekend with special video screenings over Kode9’s set at BetterDays Festival. If you’re close enough – show up! http://www.betterdaysfestival.it/
Michele Bianchi
January 27, 2016 at 9:55 pm
Tutto questo è fantastico e ne ero completamente all’oscuro, GRAZIE!!!
Peter G. Shallmin
January 27, 2016 at 4:55 am
Isac Anatol-Nathan
Bram
January 27, 2016 at 4:34 am
I have this book 🙂
Mari Derosas
January 27, 2016 at 6:37 am
me too.Amazing <3
Brittany Jarvis
January 27, 2016 at 3:21 am
Right I’ve decided to buy this book!!