The Dan Brown Companion - Hardcover

Cox, Simon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184596134X ISBN 13: 9781845961343

Publisher: Mainstream Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

With its lavish gazetteer section and its in-depth look at some of the themes and real-life stories behind the fiction, The Dan Brown Companion gives a unique insight into the world of one of the most successful bestselling novelists of our time.

A huge Dan Brown following has emerged, determined to walk in the footsteps of his lead character Robert Langdon and to delve deeper into the fiction. Simon Cox, bestselling author of Cracking the Da Vinci Code and Illuminating Angels and Demons, now brings us this definitive guide.

In the gazetteer, you will visit the magical and mysterious places featured within The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, as well as being introduced to the lives of the artists, scientists and other influential people mentioned in the books. In the narrative section, questions are answered and plots thickened as we look for the clues that inspired Dan Brown. From the death of popes to the Priory of Sion, the mystery of Rennes-le-Château to the Illuminati, all the facts are finally laid bare.

The Dan Brown Companion is an exceptional guide to the real world of mystery and intrigue that lies at the heart of the Robert Langdon novels and is a must-have for all Dan Brown fans.

About this title

Book Description:

The truth behind the fiction

Synopsis:

With its 108 page full colour gazetteer section, "The Dan Brown Companion" promises to be the definitive travel guide for the Robert Langdon junkie. Covering all of the sights and major locations featured within "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons", "The Dan Brown Companion" provides all of the essential information needed to bring to life these remarkable novels. Opening hours and directions are given to places such as The Louvre, The Vatican, Westminster Abbey, Rosslyn Chapel and many more, along with detailed descriptions and in depth facts about these wonderful places. Simon Cox, the best selling author of "Cracking The Da Vinci Code", also takes us on a deep fact finding investigation of some of the major themes and elements behind the Dan Brown novels. Did Leonardo da Vinci leave secret codes within his work? Does the Priory of Sion really exist? Why is a sleepy French village central to the story behind "The Da Vinci Code"? Just who are the shadowy organisation known as The Illuminati? The death of which Pope served as inspiration for Angels and Demons?

These and other background issues are explored in an in depth study that lifts the lid on the Robert Langdon adventures.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 184596134X
• ISBN 13: 9781845961343
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 284