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About the Author
Alexander Roob taught graphics and painting at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg and the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. In 2005 he co-founded the Melton Prior Institute in Düsseldorf, which specializes in the history of pictorial journalism and print culture.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical
An excellent Taschen book; informative and chock full of illustrations. Highly recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
I wish this was offered in a bigger size for my older eyes. That's my only complaint. If you have eye problems, the type will be a tad too little for you. Beautiful book with numerous pictures with a plethora of information.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Condition!
Book came in perfect condition! Package was securely shipped and arrived sealed in perfect condition. Shipping was also really fast my book arrived in 2 days. 5/5 I would recommend!
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book to reference while studying the topic
Amazing collection of Images with brief descriptions. More of a reference book to be used while studying other Alchemy / Mysticism books than to be read on its own.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Haven’t read it yet but great illustrations inside from glancing through it!
4.0 out of 5 stars Still beautiful, but edited version: buyer beware
This is a killer book, probably the best volume out there if you're interested in the art and symbolism of western esotericism. Pay attention to which edition you're getting, this is the 575-page version, not the 710-page version. If you're paying under US $40, you're getting the shorter version. Also be warned that the book is 8x5.75 inches, not even the size of full trade paperback. So it is beautifully illustrated, but the intricate images are tiny, and so is the print. But for a single volume, this is the one to get.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice images
I bought this book for the images, not some overly wordy explanation, so i am very pleased. Alchemy has to be experienced not theorized about. Although some symbols are shared so can be understood by everyone, such as The Queen and King, certain colours, or Wings on the feet, the alchemists depicted their own interpretations so that Alchemy is not a "standard" language with agreed upon explanations.
5.0 out of 5 stars More of a Reference Book
If you're looking for a book that goes deep into the practical study of alchemy then this isn't the book you want. If you're looking into symbolism and the roots to common archetypes then this will likely be of more use to you. It's true that most of the images seem disconnected from the text related to them, but again I think this book was meant to be more of a surface-level reference book, using these examples and various interpretations of them to give varying but connected viewpoints on motifs such as the elements, the serpent, the wheel, and so on, rather than be a primer on alchemy. So while I understand confusion from the misleading title and descriptions, it's not an utterly useless book like some people claim if you plan on using it to find new sources, themes, and ideas. Granted if you want something more in-depth or a book on the practical application of alchemy, I would say to look for a different book.At the very least, I'd recommend it as an art book (it's relatively cheap compared to other art compendiums, too) that can pad out a coffee table, even if you only open it for the images.
Very interesting
A must have book for alchemy lovers.
Superb
Done to the perfection. Stunning works of art.
Très bel ouvrage
Je me suis régalée à feuilleter les pages de ce livre.Attention, il faut avoir un assez bon niveau en anglais pour le lire (dans le cas contraire, un traducteur auto fera l'affaire mais à vos risques et périls).Je ne suis pas complètement profane niveau connaissances en ésotérisme mais je ne cesse d'apprendre de nouvelles choses fascinantes à travers ce livre. Et qu'est ce qu'il est beau ! Les illustrations sont captivantes !L'état du livre est impeccable, les pages sont d'un blanc immaculé. Il est arrivé correctement emballé sous papier blister. Je n'achète d'habitude jamais des livres neufs donc je ne sais pas si c'est habituel en tout cas ça suffit à m'impressionner.J'ai dû contacter le vendeur pour obtenir une information avant la livraison et ils ont été très réactifs pour me répondre.
Prachtig boek
Prachtig boek, fijn formaat, heel heel veel illustraties, hier ga ik uren lees plezier van hebben!
WOW!
Muy bonito libro, vale por completo el precio, viene totalmente en inglés, sin embargo es fácil de comprender y las imágenes son muy bonitas, es muy completo para entender la alquimia y cosas más espirituales 🧷
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
About the Author
Alexander Roob taught graphics and painting at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg and the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. In 2005 he co-founded the Melton Prior Institute in Düsseldorf, which specializes in the history of pictorial journalism and print culture.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical
An excellent Taschen book; informative and chock full of illustrations. Highly recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
I wish this was offered in a bigger size for my older eyes. That's my only complaint. If you have eye problems, the type will be a tad too little for you. Beautiful book with numerous pictures with a plethora of information.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Condition!
Book came in perfect condition! Package was securely shipped and arrived sealed in perfect condition. Shipping was also really fast my book arrived in 2 days. 5/5 I would recommend!
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book to reference while studying the topic
Amazing collection of Images with brief descriptions. More of a reference book to be used while studying other Alchemy / Mysticism books than to be read on its own.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Haven’t read it yet but great illustrations inside from glancing through it!
4.0 out of 5 stars Still beautiful, but edited version: buyer beware
This is a killer book, probably the best volume out there if you're interested in the art and symbolism of western esotericism. Pay attention to which edition you're getting, this is the 575-page version, not the 710-page version. If you're paying under US $40, you're getting the shorter version. Also be warned that the book is 8x5.75 inches, not even the size of full trade paperback. So it is beautifully illustrated, but the intricate images are tiny, and so is the print. But for a single volume, this is the one to get.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice images
I bought this book for the images, not some overly wordy explanation, so i am very pleased. Alchemy has to be experienced not theorized about. Although some symbols are shared so can be understood by everyone, such as The Queen and King, certain colours, or Wings on the feet, the alchemists depicted their own interpretations so that Alchemy is not a "standard" language with agreed upon explanations.
5.0 out of 5 stars More of a Reference Book
If you're looking for a book that goes deep into the practical study of alchemy then this isn't the book you want. If you're looking into symbolism and the roots to common archetypes then this will likely be of more use to you. It's true that most of the images seem disconnected from the text related to them, but again I think this book was meant to be more of a surface-level reference book, using these examples and various interpretations of them to give varying but connected viewpoints on motifs such as the elements, the serpent, the wheel, and so on, rather than be a primer on alchemy. So while I understand confusion from the misleading title and descriptions, it's not an utterly useless book like some people claim if you plan on using it to find new sources, themes, and ideas. Granted if you want something more in-depth or a book on the practical application of alchemy, I would say to look for a different book.At the very least, I'd recommend it as an art book (it's relatively cheap compared to other art compendiums, too) that can pad out a coffee table, even if you only open it for the images.
Very interesting
A must have book for alchemy lovers.
Superb
Done to the perfection. Stunning works of art.
Très bel ouvrage
Je me suis régalée à feuilleter les pages de ce livre.Attention, il faut avoir un assez bon niveau en anglais pour le lire (dans le cas contraire, un traducteur auto fera l'affaire mais à vos risques et périls).Je ne suis pas complètement profane niveau connaissances en ésotérisme mais je ne cesse d'apprendre de nouvelles choses fascinantes à travers ce livre. Et qu'est ce qu'il est beau ! Les illustrations sont captivantes !L'état du livre est impeccable, les pages sont d'un blanc immaculé. Il est arrivé correctement emballé sous papier blister. Je n'achète d'habitude jamais des livres neufs donc je ne sais pas si c'est habituel en tout cas ça suffit à m'impressionner.J'ai dû contacter le vendeur pour obtenir une information avant la livraison et ils ont été très réactifs pour me répondre.
Prachtig boek
Prachtig boek, fijn formaat, heel heel veel illustraties, hier ga ik uren lees plezier van hebben!
WOW!
Muy bonito libro, vale por completo el precio, viene totalmente en inglés, sin embargo es fácil de comprender y las imágenes son muy bonitas, es muy completo para entender la alquimia y cosas más espirituales 🧷
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