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This study is the first fundamental analysis and synopsis of the printed relic-book genre. Printed relic-books represent, both by image and text, precious reliquaries, which were presented to the faithful audience during special liturgical feasts, the display of relics. This study brings into focus the specific aesthetics of these relic books and explores the immense influence that patrons had on figuration as well as on the forms of these books. The analysis focuses on the interaction of image and text as manifestation of authenticity. This book then contributes to clarifying the complex medial role of printing with movable types in its early period and it offers a novel interpretation of the cultural significance of artefacts in the renaissance.

Relic books --- Books and reading --- Christian saints --- Authenticity (Philosophy) --- Aesthetics, Medieval. --- Aesthetics, Renaissance. --- History. --- History --- Religious aspects --- Christianity. --- Cult --- Annals --- Auxiliary sciences of history --- Book history --- Aesthetics --- Doctrine of God (christianism) --- aesthetics --- Christianity --- relics --- book history --- anno 1500-1599 --- Europe --- Relic books - Europe, German-speaking - History. --- Books and reading - Europe, German-speaking - History - 16th century. --- Books and reading - Religious aspects - Christianity. --- Christian saints - Cult - Europe, German-speaking. --- Reliques --- Livres