The Codex Seraphinianus is one of my favorite books of all time. It's written and illustrated by the Italian architect Luigi Seraphini in an alien language on a hypothetical/parallel/unknown/bizarre world. It has eleven chapters, each devoted to a different element in this world... including physics, chemistry, mineralogy, geography, botany, zoology, sociology, linguistics, technology, architecture, sports, clothing, etc. each accompanied with magnificently detailed and coloured images. This book is very very rare and expensive to own, however it is possible to download on the internet of you have the right resources.
Cover of The Codex
Example of Codex Script
Physics and Chemistry
Botany
Machines and Vehicles
Animals
Animals
One of many Bizarre Fusions
"Human" Life
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