Voynich Manuscript an Elegant Enigma: An Elegant Enigma (Cryptographic Series) [Paperback]

M. E. D'Imperio (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0894120387 | ISBN-13: 978-0894120381 | Publication Date: June 1981 | Edition: 1st edition,

This is surely the most comprehensive and scholarly study of the Voynich Manuscript. An essential text for anyone studying this mysterious document.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Aegean Park Pr; 1st edition, edition (June 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894120387
• ISBN-13: 978-0894120381
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,278,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The canonical starting point for the Voynich researcher, October 6, 1998

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This review is from: Voynich Manuscript an Elegant Enigma: An Elegant Enigma (Cryptographic Series) (Paperback)

D'Imperio, a cryptographer, collected and summarized all previous research on the Voynich manuscript in 1978. Sometimes dubbed the "most mysterious manuscript in the world," the Voynich Manuscript (VMS) was written at least 300 years ago (no one is sure quite when) in a fantastic unknown script, in an unknown language, by an unknown author. Given the strange illustrations (duplicated in this book) present in the VMS, it could contain secrets of astrology, alchemy, or ancient herbal knowledge. Now, thanks to the internet, a concerted effort to "crack" the message has been born, and D'Imperio's monograph has become the bible of serious researchers and hobbyists alike. Full of references and historical data related to the VMS, this work is a must for anyone intersted in mysterious history and culture, alchemy, or cryptography.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultime start for Voynich Manuscript students., October 27, 2008

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W. Gillissen "Pim" (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Voynich Manuscript an Elegant Enigma: An Elegant Enigma (Cryptographic Series) (Paperback)

Anyone who is interested in the Voynich Manuscript should start reading this book. It gives a very thourough overview of the history and scholars who studied the enigma and various aspects of adjacent subjects. Mrs Mary d'Imperio also gives her own very considerate views. Her writing style is most pleasant and very clear. This study is a must for any VM adept! Pim Gillissen, Amsterdam. Netherlands.

11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just search internet, January 1, 2004

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Peragulator (, new jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Voynich Manuscript an Elegant Enigma: An Elegant Enigma (Cryptographic Series) (Paperback)

The book has references to the text, but doesn`t have the specific entries next to the words so you`re constantly going back and forth between reading and flipping to back pages. Overall a dry read like that of a student paper. Whatever search engine you use just type in Voynich Manuscript and print what comes up (.......believe me it`ll be a book unto itself.)