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The book that inspired Ian Caldwells bestselling The Rule of Fourdiscover the secret codes of the bestselling novel! One of the most famous books in the world, the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, read by every Renaissance intellectual and referred to in studies of art and culture ever since, was first published in English by Thames & Hudson in 1999.It is a strange, pagan, pedantic, erotic, allegorical, mythological romance relating in highly stylized Italian the quest of Poliphilo for his beloved Polia. The author (presumed to be Francesco Colonna, a friar of dubious reputation) was obsessed by architecture, landscape, and costumeit is not going too far to say sexually obsessedand its 174 woodcuts are a primary source for Renaissance ideas on both buildings and gardens.In 1592 an attempt was made to produce an English version but the translator gave up. The task has been triumphantly accomplished by Joscelyn Godwin, who succeeds in reproducing all its wayward charm and arcane learning in language accessible to the modern reader. 174 blackandwhite illustrations
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This book is definitely unique, but I found the narrative a bit hard to follow. The visuals are amazing, though, and I appreciate the historical context. Just be prepared for a lot of dream-like elements that might not make sense at first. Worth having in your collection!
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Jin Wu
Unique but Somewhat Confusing
This book is definitely unique, but I found the narrative a bit hard to follow. The visuals are amazing, though, and I appreciate the historical context. Just be prepared for a lot of dream-like elements that might not make sense at first. Worth having in your collection!
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Sophia Martinez
A Beautifully Crafted Book
I just received my copy of Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, and it's stunning! The illustrations are mesmerizing, and the binding feels really high quality. I got it as a gift for my art-loving friend, and I know they’ll cherish this for years to come!
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Sophia Martinez
A Beautifully Crafted Book
I just received my copy of Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, and it's stunning! The illustrations are mesmerizing, and the binding feels really high quality. I got it as a gift for my art-loving friend, and I know they’ll cherish this for years to come!
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Marcus Chen
Disappointed by the Print Quality
I was really excited to read this book, but I was let down by the print quality. Some pages were a bit faded, and the illustrations didn’t pop as much as I expected. I think mine just had a manufacturing issue, but it’s frustrating.
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