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Stunning reproduction of the beautifully illustrated and profoundly mysterious Voynich Manuscript. The three authors offer an enlightening interpretation of this unique text that draws on their deep knowledge of late medieval manuscripts, astrology, alchemy, cryptography and herbal and magical practitioners' handbooks. "The Voynich Manuscript is the limit text of Western occultism. It is truly an occult book -- one that no one can read." -- Terence McKenna, ethnobotanist and mystic This complete edition of the Voynich Manuscript includes a fascinating and authoritative foreword and introduction by Dr Stephen Skinner, Dr Rafal Prinke and Dr Ren Zandbergen, who together detail all that is currently known about this mysterious medieval manuscript, the only book in existence that has been written in this particular language and alphabet - a language that nobody can read. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of the period, of other esoteric and alchemical works and of the curious history of the Voynich, they explore its relation to magic and alchemy, and what may be guessed about the meaning of its beautiful illustrations. This information, together with the images themselves, invites readers to form their own interpretations of this most famous of enduring mysteries.The elegant design of this Watkins edition is a fitting showcase for the manuscript's strangely beautiful cryptographic script and otherworldly illustrations, which include astrological, astronomy, herbal medicine and enigmatic drawings of naked women bathing.Product Identifiers
PublisherWatkins Media The Limited
ISBN-101786780771
ISBN-139781786780775
eBay Product ID (ePID)236930820
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicAstrology / Eastern, General, Magick Studies, Occultism, Antiques & Collectibles, Body, Mind & Spirit, Référence
AuthorStephen Skinner
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height1.1in
Item Length10.5in
Item Weight40.6 Oz
Item Width7.4in
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2017
Dewey Edition23
FormatHardcover
Book TitleVoynich Manuscript : the Complete Edition of the World' Most Mysterious and Esoteric Codex
Lccn2017-288997
Dewey Decimal091
Intended AudienceTrade
Lc Classification NumberZ105.5