On the history of Illuminated Manuscripts and their Facsimiles
The Golden World – Codex Aureus of Echternach
A fan of Ottonian art? Then we have the manuscript just for you! Dive into Alumina's interesting article about the Codex Aureus of Echternach.
How a Walk in the Woods Can Turn into a Journey through Medieval Mysteries
In occasion of the halloween festivities, join us at the discovery of local medieval legends. If you like the Middle Ages, ghosts, and mysteries, then you've come to the right place!
New Video: Splendor Solis Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Splendor Solis in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
How it All Began: The Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 4
The invention of printing is what primarly made the facsimile production possible, but the road was a long and hard one. What difficulties did the printers of the 15th century have to face, and what rewards did they eventually gain?
New Video: Medicina Antiqua Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Medicina Antiqua in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
De Lisle Psalter – Splendor and Devotion
Take a minute to read this Alumina article about a lavish Gothic masterpiece: De Lisle Psalter. Made in the 14th century, it is a preeminent example of English Gothic illumination.
New Video: Black Hours Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Black Hours in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Book of Hours of Lorenzo de’ Medici Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Book of Hours of Lorenzo de' Medici in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
First Ever Video Series on Facsimile Editions
Ladies and gentlemen, here's some fresh intel for you! From now on, Facsimile Finder will be featuring the "Take a Break from the Present" video series presenting its facsimile editions. This way you'll get to leaf through your favorite facsimiles from the comfort of your own home.
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.
What is a Facsimile: the Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 3
Welcome to part 3 of the Faksimile Verlag Story where we deal with the definition of the word facsimile and the differente types of "facsimilization", from complete to partial.
Hunting with the Emperor Frederick II
Check out another interesting Alumina article regarding Emperor Frederick II and his passion for the art of falconry to which he even dedicated a treatise!
Facsimiles and the Role of Illuminated Manuscripts: the Story of Faksimile Verlag – part 2
Welcome back to the second part of the Story of Faksimile Verlag where we discuss how books have been the most significant transmitters of the past. So what are you waiting for? Dive into this interesting reading!
L’Epistre Othéa by Christine de Pizan
Why not take a minute to read a brief description of the work of an extraordinary woman and poet? We are talking about Christine de Pizan, author of L'Epistre Othéa and Livre de la Cité des Dames.
An Interview with Gunter Tampe
Dear facsimile lovers, here is a little something for you: an exclusive interview with Gunter Tampe, one of the founders of Quaternio Verlag Luzern and an expert in the field of facsimile production.