Hypnerotomachia Poliphili Artisanal Set

5b Translated by Paul Summers Young. Facsimile of original 1499 text in Latin AND English translation in two volumes. 

Notes

Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, published in 1499 and attributed to Francesco Colonna, is a richly illustrated Renaissance text blending romance, mythology, architecture, and dream imagery. Written in an elaborate, hybridized Italian with heavy Latin and Greek influences, it follows the dream journey of Poliphilo as he searches for his beloved, Polia, through fantastical landscapes and symbolic monuments. The book is celebrated for its innovative typography and intricate woodcut illustrations, making it a landmark in early printing. Though its narrative is often obscure and deeply allegorical, it’s considered a masterpiece of humanist literature and a key text in understanding Renaissance art, philosophy, and aesthetics

New English translation along with a high-quality facsimile of the 1499 first edition as a  bundle.

Description

This beautiful edition is printed and bound in Venice by Grafiche Veneziane with a red cover design exclusive to this Kickstarter campaign; front board and spine decor in black and gold gilt, with blind debossed design to rear board. This edition features marbled endpapers and is printed on rough ivory-coloured, wood-free, age-resistant paper.