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The Codex Series
Hand-drawn Encyclopedias for History Lovers
Large-format collectible books exploring the inventions, weapons, strategies, and ideas that shaped civilization.
Created with Ukrainian artists in a Da Vinci-inspired visual style.
Premium illustrated books • Large format • Collector’s slipcase • 900+ illustrations across the series • Loved by thousands of readers
The Numbers Behind The Codex
$1,000,000+Raised on Kickstarter
10,327+Backers Supported the Project
17,500+Books Delivered Worldwide
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Volume I • Bestseller
The Codex: Inventions of the Human Mind
How the World Works
A large-format illustrated encyclopedia about the inventions, inventors, mechanisms, and ideas that shaped human civilization.
- From ancient tools to future technologies
- Inventors, mechanisms, machines, and discoveries
- Da Vinci-inspired illustrations
- Premium oversized collector’s edition
- Perfect for history lovers, fathers, thinkers, and curious readers
Best for invention lovers, science-history readers, engineers, curious adults, and gift buyers.
€104,95€166,95In stock
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Volume II • New Release
The Codex of Military History
Weapons, Warriors, Strategy
A large-format illustrated encyclopedia exploring how warfare shaped empires, technology, leadership, and survival across history.
- From ancient weapons to future warfare
- Warriors, tactics, machines, and strategy
- Not a glorification of war, but a study of how it shaped civilization
- Detailed historical illustrations
- A strong companion volume to The Codex of Inventions
Best for military history readers, strategy lovers, veterans, collectors, fathers, and fans of historical warfare.
€104,95€166,95In stock
What Is The Codex Series?
Collector-Grade Books
Oversized illustrated volumes designed to be read, displayed, gifted, and kept.
Visual History
Stories of inventions, weapons, ideas, and civilizations told through detailed illustrations.
A Growing Library
Each volume explores a different force that shaped the modern world.
Made for Curious Readers
Built for people who love history, mechanisms, strategy, design, and human ingenuity.
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Collect both volumes and save
Add both Codex books to your library in one order.
Complete Codex libraryGift-ready collector setOne checkout
€192,95€332,95Best value
Loved by Readers, Collectors, and History Fans
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A beautiful oversized book that feels like something you keep for years.
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Perfect for anyone who loves history, inventions, and illustrated books.
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Our story
Created by Ukrainian Artists, Built as a Tribute to Human Ingenuity
The Codex Series was created to preserve the stories of the minds, tools, machines, warriors, and ideas that shaped civilization. Each volume combines historical research, premium bookmaking, and detailed illustration work by Ukrainian artists. The result is not a disposable book, but a collectible object designed to be opened, explored, displayed, and kept for years.
Choose Your Codex
Start with one volume or collect the series. Each book is designed to be read, displayed, gifted, and kept.
Why People Love The Codex
Meaningful Family Time
Sometimes Netflix steals our real time together. Exploring the greatest inventions with your kids and showing them how the world works is a warmer alternative. The Codex turns curiosity into family connection.
Art in Your Hands
The Codex is more than a book. With over 12 Ukrainian illustrators crafting museum-worthy pages, it invites you to slow down, admire, and live with an object designed to be treasured. It’s made for those who appreciate timeless design.
Fascinating History
Textbooks make history dull. The Codex turns it into a visual adventure, where every page sparks “aha!” moments and keeps curiosity alive.
perfect gift
It’s rare today to find something that is not only visually beautiful but also deeply meaningful. The Codex is both—an object of art and knowledge, making it the perfect gift for those who value timeless design and stories that last.
Better Than Any Fantasy
Why just watch fantasy when you can hold real-life genius in your hands? The Codex is like owning an artifact from another world—except this one’s true!
Coffee Table Book
More than just decoration, The Codex is a conversation starter and a journey through human ingenuity. Every hand-drawn page combines stunning art with fascinating facts, making it a book you’ll want to open again and again.
The Codex: Inventions of the Human Mind is a premium large-format illustrated coffee table book about the inventions, inventors, machines, and ideas that shaped civilization.
Unique handmade illustrations
12 talented Ukrainian illustrators worked day and night to bring the Codex to life.
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The Codex: Inventions of the Human Mind is a premium large-format illustrated coffee table book about the inventions, inventors, machines, and ideas that shaped civilization.