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A Gift for the History Lover Who Already Has Everything
A large-format, hand-illustrated visual encyclopedia for people who love history, science, engineering, art and exceptional books.
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The complete set
The Codex: Inventions of the Human Mind — English edition, with a protective collector’s slipcase and presentation box. A separate outer shipping box protects the entire set in transit.
Inside the book
328+ pages · 150+ inventions · 900+ original illustrations created by 12 Ukrainian artists.
Made to feel substantial
9.8 × 13.8 in / 25 × 35 cm · Approx. 8.8 lb / 4 kg · Fabric hardcover · Silver-gilded page edges · 160 gsm uncoated paper.
The Codex arrives in a collector’s slipcase and presentation box, protected by a separate outer shipping box so the gift presentation stays protected in transit.
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The Codex of Inventions
A visual history of the inventions that built the modern world
The Codex: Inventions of the Human Mind explores more than 150 inventions, discoveries and ideas that changed how people live, build, travel, communicate and understand the world.
“I’m always boring my wife with random history facts, so she knew exactly what she was doing when she gave me The Codex. I was ridiculously happy. Now I keep opening it at random and finding even more facts to annoy her with.”
FOR THE PERSON WHO IS HARD TO BUY FOR
For the one who loves history, science, engineering, art—or simply beautiful books.
The Codex explores Gutenberg, Leonardo da Vinci, Newton, Tesla, Einstein—and the inventions and ideas that changed the world.
Not another gadget or generic gift. Something unexpected to open, fascinating to explore and substantial enough to keep for years.
For someone who spends hours watching history documentaries and deep dives online—and would love something physical to explore and keep.
A book to explore together, leave open on the table and use to turn questions about history, science and inventions into time spent together.
Machines, mechanisms and familiar technologies explained for the person who always wants to understand how things actually work.
Large-format pages, original illustrations, fabric binding and silver-gilded edges make the Codex as rewarding to own as it is to read.
The presentation matters
The Codex arrives in a collector’s slipcase and presentation box, with a separate outer shipping box protecting everything in transit. So when it is opened, the first thing they see is the book—not the packaging that carried it there.
More than a coffee-table book
The Codex brings together inventions, discoveries and the people who changed history. Hand-drawn mechanisms and concise historical explanations show how ideas worked—and what they changed.
They can read it from the beginning, open it to a favorite inventor, or spend ten minutes on a single spread. It is designed to reward curiosity long after the occasion is over.
Why It Feels Special in Your Hands
Every final illustration is drawn by hand. The large pages give the artwork room to breathe, while the fabric cover, substantial uncoated paper and silver-gilded edges give the book the physical presence expected from a premium gift.
From readers and gift recipients
Verified buyers share what they thought about the content, illustrations, craftsmanship—and receiving The Codex as a gift.
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It is one of the few books I would like my grandchildren to inherit as an ageless classic. A clear display of Ukrainian craftsmanship and entrepreneurship that I hope continues to inspire future generations.
I would have rated it 6 out of 5 — but I'm limited to 5. Absolutely stunning. The book, the content, and the packaging are all incredible. From the moment you open the box to the first turn of a page.
The Codex explores 150+ inventions, discoveries and ideas that shaped the modern world—from early machines and medicine to electricity, photography, aviation and space travel. Each topic combines illustrated explanations, historical context and the people behind the breakthrough.
It is made primarily for curious adults who enjoy history, science, engineering, inventions, art and beautifully made books. It also works well for families who enjoy exploring ideas together.
You receive the English edition of The Codex, a protective collector’s slipcase and a presentation box. The set is protected by a separate outer shipping box. The book measures 9.8 × 13.8 in / 25 × 35 cm and weighs approximately 8.8 lb / 4 kg.
Not at all. Every spread is designed to stand on its own. Open the book anywhere and you can spend a few minutes discovering one invention, person or idea—or continue reading through the wider story of human ingenuity.
Yes. Every final illustration in the book is hand-drawn by one of 12 Ukrainian artists. The finished book contains 900+ original illustrations.
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328+ pages, 150+ inventions, 900+ original illustrations, collector’s slipcase and presentation box included.
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