This edition, with its new look designed by Luigi Serafini himself, is essential for fans and collectors of his work. First published in 1981 in Milan by F.M. Ricci, the book has been described as one of the most unusual and beautiful art books ever created. A visual encyclopedia of an unknown world written in an unknown language, it has fueled much discussion about its meaning. Written for the new age of information, it deals with the significance of coding and decoding in genetics, literary criticism, and computer science, and has captivated two generations. While its message may be unclear, its appeal is evident: it is an outstanding object, blurring the boundaries between an art book and an artistic object. This edition presents the work in a new, unparalleled light, with 15 new illustrations by the author. With the advent of new forms of communication, continuous streams of information, and social media, the Codex is more relevant and timely than ever. A numbered limited luxury edition is also available, bound in real cloth and presented in a beautiful box. It includes a signed print of a new illustration created by the author to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death in 1321, one of the greatest Italian authors and creator of the Divine Comedy.