Synopsis
In paperback, the book that touched off the treasure hunt of the century-with a full explanation of the Masquerade Riddle.
For three years, treasure-seekers from both sides of the Atlantic sought a fabulous golden hare buried by artist Kit Williams. Williams had devised an unusual guide to the hare's whereabouts: a multilayered riddle that he told in a fairy tale of his own imagining, and presented in dazzling, cryptic, paintings.
When the hare was finally unearthed by a British engineer, many were left wanting to know exactly how the clues worked out. In this paperback reprint of Masquerade, the author supplies an illustrated preface that pulls the strings, finds the goal, and points to what's important: the village chemist's daughter, the atomic weight of the elements, the shadows of the equinox, Henry VIII's first wife. Williams explains how numbers and colors correspond to the intricate ballet, and how the eyes really do see the answer. And of course, here are the magical pages that tell the tale of Jack the hare, and his journey to the sun. They are still there to discover, ponder, rediscover. And understand at last.
Suitable for ages 7 and up. 73,000 copies in print.
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About the Author
Kit Williams lives in a village in Gloucestershire, England.
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Masquerade (with the answers)
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Workman Publishing, New York, 1983
ISBN 10: 0894803697
ISBN 13: 9780894803697
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Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Bud Plant & Hutchison Books, Cedar Ridge, CA, U.S.A.
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Softcover. Williams, Kit (illustrator). 1st ed. 1st ptg. 12mo softcover. Gorgeous fantastical art hides clues to a hidden treasure, the updated including the complete book with the answers explained. Fine with tiny indent to top of page block, no previous owner's marks. Appears unread. Seller Inventory # 33448
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Masquerade: The Complete Book with the Answer Explained
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Workman Publishing Company January 1993, 1993
ISBN 10: 0894803697
ISBN 13: 9780894803697
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Trade Paperback
Seller: Magus Books Seattle, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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Trade Paperback. Condition: VG. lightly used paperback. binding remains solid, no marks to text, wraps and page edges lightly scuffed but clean. Seller Inventory # 1009455
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Masquerade: The Complete Book With the Answer Explained
Seller: clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # 3O6XBG000D00_ns
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Masquerade: The Complete Book With the Answer Explained
Seller: Broad Street Books, Branchville, NJ, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Like New. Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. Seller Inventory # 66162x
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Masquerade
Published by
Jonathan Cape, London, 1982
ISBN 10: 0894803697
ISBN 13: 9780894803697
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Hardcover
First Edition
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First printing. Thin octavo. Illustrated. A tocuh of mustiness else about fine. A pictorial storybook which contains clues to the location of a golden jeweled hare created by Williams and then buried "somewhere in Britain." One of 1000 numbered copies Signed by the author. Seller Inventory # 597572