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All sources point to Rabbi Isaac of Tyrnau, Hungary, as the author of this late 14th century illustrated book of Jewish customs and practices. For nearly four centuries, elaborate editions, mostly in Yiddish, were created from Venice to Amsterdam to Kiev. Mysteriously, the book and its various editions disappeared by the end of the 19the century. The book has not been available for over a century and has never been translated into English. Award-winning book designer Scott-Martin Kosofsky discovered some of the original woodcut illustrations, celebrated artifacts that appear in libraries at both Oxford and Yale Universities. As he dug deeper, Kosofsky realized the significance of his discovery. This book is a stunning portrait of Jewish customs over the last four centuries. Created by a master typographer and designer, this elegant testament to the endurance of Jewish traditions is intended for contemporary daily use while offering a remarkable look into the rich history of Jewish life. World-class, centuries old, museum quality wood cuts combined with the wealth of history will make this first-ever English translation a must-have collector's item for every Jewish family.
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