The Voynich Manuscript: The Complete Edition of the World' Most Mysterious and Esoteric Codex

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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 René 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. Review: Fascinating read. - Fascinating, full of information I did not know, perfect for those who love going down historical rabbit holes and learning wonderful (if useless) bits of knowledge! Love it. Review: Very good reference book! - I was watching an old episode of "Forbidden History" that talked about the Voynich Manuscript, and the author was mentioned. So I HAD to do a search to find the book! Very happy to find a 1st edition hardcover with an illustration of each page of the Manuscript. Very little reading, illustrations could be a bit larger, but all in all I am very happy with my purchase!