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Codex Seraphinianus / Luigi Serafini

This redesigned anniversary edition presents a visual encyclopedia of an imaginary world documented through surreal illustrations and an undecipherable script. The work explores themes of coding and communication through its presentation as a fabricated artefact.

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Accession Number: 7669

Site: Vernon O Content

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