Quaternio Strikes Again – Der Wälsche Gast Facsimile Announced
Dear book lovers, Quaternio did it again. We must be a little patient but next year the world of facsimiles will be enriched with the facsimile edition of the Der Wälsche Gast.
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The Making of the Dead Sea Copper Scroll Facsimile Edition
The only known scroll inscribed on metal, almost 2,000 years ago, has been the protagonist of a long and painstaking facsimile-making process. It took more than 40 years of work on its analysis and restoration, and now, thanks to high-tech tools the facsimile is finally ready. An article written by Facsimile Editions describes the adventure to the discovery of this work of art and the making of its facsimile.
Cambrai Apocalypse Facsimile Ready and So Are We
Shout out to all Carolingian art lovers! We have a little something for you, hot off the presses. We present to you the facsimile of the Cambrai Apocalypse: a 1100 years old manuscript which has survived time in remarkably good conditions.
Bayeux Tapestry: the Latest Addition to the World of Facsimiles
As you lovely readers may have heard, the Bayeux Tapestry facsimile production is over, finally. Here is a few things you should know about the original and its facsimile!
A Day at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (with a surprise)
Last week, in exactly 21 hours, I traveled to the BnF in Paris, browsed a wonderful Italian Renaissance manuscript, learned some interesting facts on digitization, had lunch, and took a pleasant walk along the Seine. Finally, at 1:00AM, I was back home. Here’s the report on my day at the BnF.
Breslau Psalter Facsimile Announced
It’s happening. The Breslau Psalter is, as we speak, starting a long and painstaking process which in the summer of next year will enrich the world of facsimiles with a truly beautiful facsimile edition of a Gothic masterpiece.
New Video: Gradual of Gisela von Kerssenbrock Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Gradual of Gisela von Kerssenbrock in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Müller & Schindler Announces Facsimile Edition of the Travels of Jean de Mandeville
The new year comes with fresh and exciting news in the world of facsimiles! Just a few days ago the facsimile edition of one of the most interesting manuscripts of travel literature was announced: it’s the Travels of Jean de Mandeville.
A Trip Along the Silk Road (Exhibition)
A brief report just for you from my preview of the spectacular Via della Seta Exhibition at Palazzo Quirinale in Rome, opening December 6, 2016 and closing February 27, 2017. The exhibition analyzes the role of cartography, giving prominence to one of the most superb maps that ever reached modern times: the Fra Mauro map.
Adeva Proudly Presents the Wiener Moamyn Facsimile Edition
The Vienna Moamyn, a true masterpiece, written in collaboration with Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, master of western falconry literature. Join us in the discovery of this medieval work of art and its outstanding quality.