The Codex | Rebel Thinkers PublishingReviews of rebel-thinkers.com

From the box it arrived in to the amazing images and words printed on high quality paper, Rebel Thinkers knows how to make a masterpiece. I was as impressed with the unboxing process as any fancy electronic I’ve ever purchased, it was truly an enjoyable experience. I leave these books out as display pieces and everyone who thumbs through them is truly impressed. Stoked for the piece!

The book and quality of the book is incredible. I wasn't expecting something like it. You can tell they worked extremely hard with what they created. Especially going into detail about every weapon, century, tactics, and culture. They did their homework. There is not a book out there quite like this. I am very pleased with the product and can not wait to see what else they create. Ill be waiting for sure and purchasing more in the future.

Excellent quality received in excellent condition a few days later than expected but worth the wait.So please I ordered volume 2

The book arrived before time and opening it was a surprise it came with a lovely box and then in a beautiful designed cover. The book is very impressive with lovely artwork which must have taken a lot of time to sketch and draw with the characters and colours very carefully done. Quality of everything was excellent with high standard of work and most importantly thanks must go to all the Ukrainian artists who worked under difficult circumstances. Thank you gentlemen much appreciated Barry.

I ordered the Codex Nov. last year. Unfortunately it was'nt delivered and I reviewed it negatively. I regret having suggestedit was a scam as the company recognising the problem sent me the Codex which I received today and I am highly delighted with the book and their efforts taken to remedy the original non delivery. I can only hope my first review did not affect their sales. I.W.

Excellent work, informative, up to date, excellent quality

TL;DR: This is the "anti-Temu" purchase of the year. The Codex is a massive, heirloom-quality masterpiece that feels like stumbling upon Leonardo da Vinci's private journals. With 160 gsm archival paper and stunning hand-drawn illustrations by a resilient Ukrainian creative team, it’s a brilliant blend of history, soul, and world-class design. If you want a coffee table book that actually makes people put down their phones, this is the one. I first spotted The Codex: Inventions of the Human Mind in my social feed. Usually, buying from a social media ad is a high-stakes gamble; one day you think you’re ordering a Renaissance masterpiece, and the next, a "Temu-special" arrives that is thinner than my patience. I was skeptical, but my inner history nerd won out. I’m so glad it did. Before we even get to the ink, let’s talk logistics. I managed to cause a minor delivery snafu on my end, but the Rebel Thinkers customer care team handled it like pros. They were responsive, kind, and had the book at my door ultra-fast. Five stars for the humans behind the scenes! The physicality? An absolute unit. This isn't just a book; it’s an encyclopedia that commands respect. It is incredibly hefty, printed on 160 gsm archival-quality paper, which is a fancy way of saying the pages feel like they were pulled from a monastery rather than a modern printer. No wafer-thin mail catalog paper here. This is an heirloom piece to pass down to your grandkids so they can see that humanity did, in fact, invent things before the iPhone. What I like most is the art as a visual journey through genius. The real magic is the motif. It’s styled like a medieval manuscript, but it’s actually a brilliant piece of visual engineering. This aesthetic hook feels like stumbling upon Leonardo’s private journals, and it is more than just a "look." The way-finding is well thought out using this design principle; the art isn't just decoration, it’s an infographic map of human progress. The illustrations act like an infographic GPS. You can flip to any page for a hit of inspiration or read it chronologically to watch the Aha! moments of history unfold. It’s dense with info but feels as intuitive as a smartphone (only much prettier). You can deep-dive from cover to cover or just teleport to a random page and get lost in the intricate, hand-drawn details. Lastly, knowing this was crafted by a collective of Ukrainian artists adds a layer of soul to the project. Despite the unimaginable hardships in their home country, they’ve channeled their inspiration into something educational and beautiful. It’s a testament to human ingenuity, the very subject of the book. If you’re looking for a coffee table book that actually invites people to put down their phones and pick up a masterpiece, this is it. It’s a brilliant blend of history, design, and heart. Well done, Rebel Thinkers. You’ve earned every bit of this 5-star rating! 🇺🇦

I purchased this book for one of my sons who lives in the UK (I am in Australia) and he is impressed with its detail and quality. We were on a video call when he first opened it and it was so beautifully presented. It will also be a wonderful source of information for my two grandsons.