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The Codex Series Bundle: Inventions & Military History

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Front covers of The Codex Inventions and Military Strategy books displayed over open illustrated book pages.
The Codex Series Bundle: Inventions & Military History Sale price€195,95 Regular price€337,95

The Codex Series

Illustrated Encyclopedias for Curious Minds

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

Numbers Behind The Codex Series

$1M+ Raised on Kickstarter
10,327+ Readers backed the project
17,500+ Copies delivered worldwide
★★★★★ 580 verified reviews

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.

Collect the Series
Collect the series

Collect the Series

Each Codex volume is designed as part of a growing illustrated library. Start with one book, or build the full collection over time.

Best valueStart the full Codex libraryGift-ready collector set
€195,95€337,95Save with bundle

Why it costs more than a normal book

The Codex is built as a premium illustrated object, not a disposable paperback.

Large 10 × 14in (25 × 35cm) formatOversized presence for reading and display.
Heavy 160 gsm paperThick pages for a premium tactile feel.
Premium hardcover and slipcaseDesigned as a collector’s object.
Hundreds of illustrationsVisual storytelling across mechanisms, history, and ideas.
Offset printingMade for sharper, more consistent production quality.
Created with Ukrainian artistsOriginal visual work built around the Codex style.

Loved by Readers, Collectors, and History Fans

★★★★★

The book is very impressive with lovely artwork. Quality of everything was excellent.

Verified readerThe Codex Series
★★★★★

A beautiful oversized book that feels like something you keep for years.

Verified readerThe Codex Series
★★★★★

Perfect for anyone who loves history, inventions, and illustrated books.

Verified readerThe Codex Series
Created by Ukrainian Artists, Built as a Tribute to Human Ingenuity

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Codex should I buy first?

Start with The Codex of Inventions if you want the broadest introduction to the series. Choose The Codex of Military History if you are most interested in warfare, weapons, strategy, and empires.

Are these books good as gifts?

Yes. The Codex books are designed as premium large-format collector’s books, making them strong gifts for history lovers, fathers, husbands, sons, collectors, and curious readers.

Are these books part of the same series?

Yes. Each volume belongs to The Codex Series and explores a different force that shaped civilization.

Is The Codex of Military History only about weapons?

No. It also explores warriors, tactics, leadership, strategy, empires, technology, and the future of warfare.

Are more Codex books coming?

Yes. The page is built so new volumes can be added easily later.

Collect the Series
Collect the series

Collect the Series

Each Codex volume is designed as part of a growing illustrated library. Start with one book, or build the full collection over time.

Best valueStart the full Codex libraryGift-ready collector set
€195,95€337,95Save with bundle

Customers praised this book bundle as "amazing" and the "best purchase this year." The set covers inventions and military history with "beautiful artwork" and insightful content. Shoppers appreciated the bundle value and noted these are books they'll "keep coming back to." All reviews were 5-star ratings.

  • The best purchase this year!
  • I'm extremely happy that I decided to buy both books together.
  • Absolutely beautiful artwork. We cannot stop looking, reading and learning.
  • 5 stars: 550 (95%)
  • 4 stars: 17 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 6 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 7 (1%)
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Ratner, E (United States)
Great

Great book!

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Myo Min Tun (Singapore)
Great

Great book

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Shevchenko Vika (Austria)
The book is amazing

The book is amazing, I bought for me and for my friend, and already waiting for 3 version

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Anonymous
I cant wait to get the two codex books cause they

I cant wait to get the two codex books cause they look really great and cant wait to have them in my book libraray

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Massimo Usai (The Netherlands)
Quality and Quantity in one massive book!

This book is all I needed. A very informative graphic encyclopedia. Props to the makers, they did a fantastic job. Considering now ordering the Invention Codex Book.

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Michelle McAuliffe (Ireland)
The most gorgeous book!

I was worried what state this book would arrive in but I need not have fretted. The packaging was exceptionally well done, no chance that damage could be done it was so well protected. As to the book itself and the accompanying sleeve, what can I say other than it's a work of art! Truly spectacular and worth the investment. This will enhance any bookcase.

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Filip Radonjic (Serbia)
The Codex: Inventions of the Human Mind is very great.

It’s amazing, I give it 5 stars. The only thing that is a little disappointing is that the Codex didn’t come with the loyalty card as shown in your unboxing video on YouTube, the card that goes: “Dear Reader” other than that it’s amazing truly.

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Miahshodan
fun, informative an whimsical.

My 16 year old son and I both love knowing all the facts about how things work, how they developed, etc.This book is great for us. It is full of facts with an easy to read format and many well done pictures. The Book is hefty. Not the kind of book you take to the beach. Carrying it anywhere and holding it up takes commitment. I read it laying on the couch with it propped on my stomach. It is huge and the cover is beautifully crafted with foil inlays, and fabric. The pages are thick faux aged paper.The whimsical part comes in how they present information. While the data is good and seems well researched there are also tongue in cheek statement and illustrations. Take for instance the pyramid in this picture with things like a screening room and chariot garage included. I like how they keep it fun.My son's complaint was that finding the new information requires sifting through a lot of data we already know. I don't see how you could get around that in a world where there are so many variations of readers.I took off one star for the price. That is a hefty sum for a new book no matter how beautiful.

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AnnaMaria & Serge
Worth every penny.

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I received this book as a gift and absolutely love it. It’s beautifully made — high quality, large format, and very engaging to both look at and read.I’d definitely recommend it as a meaningful gift for someone you love and appreciate. It feels like one of those special, heirloom pieces you’ll enjoy for years to come. A great choice for families who value reading and want to inspire a love of books in their children.Such a memorable and valuable book — I’m really happy to have it!

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Marcus Hoare (United Kingdom)
This book is absolutely stunning

This book is absolutely stunning.Having already received the “inventions of the human mind” book, I couldn’t wait to receive this one. Filled with beautiful illustrations on high quality paper and again filled with information. Look forward for more in the future. Both books are to be treasured for life. 😎👍

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William Christman (Japan)
I bought both books for my 12 y/o grandson and he has devoured them! He and I have spent hours

I bought both books for my 12 y/o grandson and he has devoured them! He and I have spent hours sitting together going over the histories that are depicted, talking about how the events, technologies, and historical figures have impacted our world today. I will buy these books for my other grandson when he gets a few years older. Great books!

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David Roberts (United Kingdom)
A fabulous book

A fabulous book, richly illustrated with compelling, beautifully drawn images and interesting and accessible text, with the whole book logically and clearly set out in chronological order.

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Ekmatt (United States)
So freaking happy

I pre purchased this book a while age and honestly forgot it was being shipped. Boy, I was in for an awesome surprise today! This is the coolest book i own and I own a lot of books. Its damn near perfect in its presentation and I look forward to shoving this in everyone's face who comes to my place for the next good while. Cheers to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen. You did it and you did a fu****g awesome job at it.

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KAD
Very high quality. Beautifully crafted

This is a very beautiful book. It is large - very large. The quality is exceptional. Visually, it is really stunning.Inside you'll find page after page of fun facts. The book is more of an overview, and if something is intriguing enough, you have the base info to go digging deeper. Each page is thick, and has beautiful illustrations.It is a fun book and useful in that you get a surface level education on inventions of the world throughout history - things you would not have otherwise likely known about. The book is great for kids as well as adults.The reason why I took off one star is only due to cost. The price is high enough to limit who will be able to purchase this book. It is large and of exceptional quality, so the price might be in the ball park of what it is worth. I just feel it is a bit expensive. Other than the cost, this is a beautiful and interesting book, that comes incredibly packaged and would make a wonderful and exciting gift for anyone.

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Anonymous (Germany)
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Adam Pietraszuk (Ireland)
Beautifully Produced and Genuinely Fascinating

An exceptionally well made book that manages to be both fascinating and visually impressive. The detail, illustrations and historical insights make it easy to lose track of time while reading. It’s one of those rare books that genuinely sparks curiosity and keeps drawing you back. Very pleased with the quality and would highly recommend.

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Marcus Hoare (United Kingdom)
Inventions of the Human Mind

This is a beautiful book, great illustrations on high quality paper and full of information. Something to treasure. I have already ordered the Military history.book also.👍

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Anonymous (United States)
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Matthew Wrightson (United Kingdom)