New Facsimiles

Discover the most beautiful facsimile editions: the books you always wanted, now at hand. Explore new editions and rediscover old ones you thought lost forever.

The Rothschild Canticles: An Illuminated Mystery

Giovanni Scorcioni

What do the Holy Trinity, the Desert Fathers, and a terrified man fleeing from a giant snail have in common? Surprisingly, they are all masterfully depicted within the curious yet captivating manuscript known as the Rothschild Canticles. But what connects this peculiar imagery, along with several other profane illustrations found in the margins, to the sacred themes of the text and its full-page theological illuminations? Continue reading, and join us in unraveling the mystery.

Unveiling Leonardo: The Secrets Within the 12 Notebooks at the Institut de France

Giulia

These twelve meticulously preserved notebooks span nearly three decades of Leonardo’s life, offering a rare glimpse into the genius’s relentless curiosity and boundless creativity. From intricate sketches of flying machines to profound treatises on optics and anatomy, each page brims with the timeless wisdom of a visionary ahead of his time. A surprise awaits you at the end of this article!

What’s New at Frankfurt Book Fair 2022?

Giovanni Scorcioni

A book about monstrous creatures, an herbal with hundreds of illustrations of medicinal plants and animals, two codices by Leonardo da Vinci that got lost for 150 years: the Frankfurt Book Fair granted me the privilege to get a preview of new amazing facsimiles. Read and choose your favorite!

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