A codex is essentially an ancient book, consisting of one or more quires of sheets of papyrus or parchment folded together to form a group of leaves, or pages.

How is a codex different from a book?

The codex (plural codices (/ˈkɒdɪsiːz/)) was the historical ancestor of the modern book. Instead of being composed of sheets of paper, it used sheets of vellum, papyrus, or other materials. ... Modern books are divided into paperback or softback and those bound with stiff boards, called hardbacks.

What is an example of a codex?

Among these codices are the Vienna Codex, the Codex Colombino, and the Codex Fejérváry-Mayer, all believed to have been produced before the Spanish conquest of the region.