The Mysteries Surrounding an Early Christian Papyrus
In 1952, a millennia-old papyrus containing the Epistles of St. Peter was discovered in Egypt. We know that it was written in Greek by several hands, but many more questions remain unanswered.
Behind the ScenesPage 3
All you ever wanted to know about facsimiles: how scholars teach using facsimiles; interviews with publishers; challenges in printing facsimiles; evolution of technologies.
Voynich Manuscript Facsimile, Taking the World by Storm
The Voynich manuscript – also known as New Haven, Beinecke Library, MS 408 – is one of the most remarkable and mysterious manuscripts that has come down to us.
Unfolding a Gold-Embroidered Binding — The Royal Psalter of Sainte Chapelle
The floral silk fabric that once protected the Psalter of Blanche of Castile is among the three surviving medieval embroidered bindings in France. When I saw it for the first time, I couldn’t believe someone could ever produce something so detailed.
10 Essential Details You Need to Know Before Purchasing a Facsimile Edition
What exactly is a facsimile edition? Why is it so expensive? How can I avoid frauds? Read on, and you’ll find out!
Kneeling Before a Holy Relic – The Royal Psalter of Sainte Chapelle
This is the story of how I got to lay my hands on the original leaves of the Psalter of Blanche of Castile. I knew that the manuscript Müller & Schindler is planning to publish in facsimile is a piece of world history, but I wasn’t expecting such a holy experience.
Quaternio’s Vienna Genesis: A Step Closer to the Original 6th-Century Jem
We wanted to know how Quaternio Verlag was able to reproduce the century-old folios of the Vienna Genesis down to the smallest detail. What we found out exceeds our expectations.
The Library of Federico da Montefeltro
In occasion of Federico da Montefeltro’s death anniversary, we though to celebrate this great patron of Renaissance with a short trip to his palace and his library in Urbino.
Papyrus Ani – Book of the Dead
Ever wondered about Egyptian culture of the dead? Well, the Papyrus Ani sheds new light on the religion of Ancient Egypt, find out more!
Middle Ages through the Manuscripts: Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 12
The variety of themes, influences, but also shapes of books from the Middle Ages is truly astounding. When deciding to embark on a project for a new facsimile edition, the publisher was almost spoilt for choice! Let’s explore in detail some of the most striking manuscripts that Faksimile Verlag has chosen to reproduce!
Flemish, Burgundian, and Biblical Art: the Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 11
Some of the most remarkable books crafted in the Middle Ages display Flemish, Burgundian, and Biblical art. This post shows how some of the most outstanding examples of those arts were turned into exquisite facsimiles.