Jocus Severus
A Serious Joke – Michael Maier’s Alchemical Aviary
Jocus Severus was originally published in 1617 by Count Michael Maierand is here rendered into the English tongue from the Latin text by the remarkably able translator Darius Klein. Like his work on Giordano Bruno’s Cantus Circaeus, this is the First English Translation. In addition to the new translation, the Ouroboros Press edition of Jocus Severus distinguishes itself by employing new emblematic illustration work by Benjamin A. Vierling, who in keeping with our publishing style has produced fine illustrative ornaments and a fold-out plate depicting the aviary creatures of the text. These graphic elements complement the typographical details with an effect befitting a piece of fine Renaissance book art.
Trade Edition
Full foil-stamped bookcloth with printed dust jacket. Alchemical Aviary folding plate. Fine typography with emblematic ornaments.
Original price - $45.00
Noctis Black Owl Edition
Full black leather, handbound with gilt title and device, raised spine bands, marbled endsheets and silk bookmark. Aviary folding plate. Fine typography with emblematic ornaments. Limited to 250 copies only.
Original price - $165.00
Athenian Wisdom Edition
Full Vellum, handbound with gilt title and device, raised spine bands, marbled endsheets and silk bookmark. Aviary folding plate. Fine typography with emblematic ornaments. Limited to 50 copies only.
$225.00
