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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Kit Williams lives in a village in Gloucestershire, England.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Bud Plant & Hutchison Books, Cedar Ridge, CA, U.S.A.
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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Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_432360347
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.1. Seller Inventory # G0894803697I3N00
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Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. . Former Library book. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book's binding. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # WAL-U-5e-00981
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Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_431914357
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Seller: clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Acceptable. This is a paper back book: 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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Seller: Magus Books Seattle, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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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Seller: Friends of Pima County Public Library, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: VeryGood. Paperback. NOT Ex-library. Very good condition. Slight edgewear and bumping. Clean pages and tight binding. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. N35. Seller Inventory # 529XQR0002DA
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Paperback. Condition: very good. little wear and tear. Seller Inventory # Grumpy0894803697
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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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