Nothing to add to other reviews, this is just a great masterpiece and a wonderful book. But for this reason it deserve a much larger format than the actual 7.8 x 5.1 inches. So 5 stars to the content but 1 star to the size.
Review #2
Magnificent work of art
This is simply an amazing reproduction of a book that was beautifully created by hand. I use it repeatedly for inspiration and to remind myself that art, be it calligraphic or pictorial, will long outlive and outlast those who create it. I've had people request motifs done in similar manner and like-treatment to other flora and fauna as well as lettering styles. Many to whom I show this book just can't put it down for its beauty. The original is a masterpiece, the reproduction does justice to the original work and places it into the hands of the average person. If you cannot afford to purchase it, I recommend asking your library to purchase it
Review #3
Wonderful sampler of Renaissance manuscript art and calligraphy
I love this volume! It has an amazing variety of virtuoso calligraphy combined with marvelous illuminations of fruits, flowers,and small creatures. It's a sampler of everything a very imaginative calligrapher could put on a page. The text is interesting and informative. It was a good buy!
