On the history of Illuminated Manuscripts and their Facsimiles

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.

Falconers feeding hunting birds.

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!

Ulysses and Polyphemus

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.