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Decoding the Lost Symbol
Following on from the phenomenally successful
The Da Vinci Code
and
Angels and Demons
, Dan Brown's next thriller,
The Lost Symbol
, is set to feature Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon once again, whose exploits will take him inside the secret societies of the Freemasons and Rosicrucians – replacing Opus Dei and the Illuminati of previous adventures.
Decoding the Lost Symbol by bestselling author Simon Cox is an A to Z guide featuring illustrations and colour photographs to illuminate the text. It will provide all the answers to the cryptic mysteries in Dan Brown's highly anticipated new novel.
Simon Cox is the author of two other guides to Dan Brown's novels, Cracking the Da Vinci Code and Illuminating Angels and Demons , and Decoding the Lost Symbol is hotly tipped to repeat their huge success. Cracking the Da Vinci Code has now been translated into over 15 languages and has sold over two million copies worldwide, while a spin-off DVD of the same name has sold one and a half million copies. No wonder, then, that Decoding the Lost Symbol is almost as eagerly awaited as Dan Brown's next novel itself.
Simon Cox's guide will be the essential and most authoritative companion to The Lost Symbol , giving vital background information and shedding new light on the many mysteries at the heart of Dan Brown's new story.
Decoding the Lost Symbol by bestselling author Simon Cox is an A to Z guide featuring illustrations and colour photographs to illuminate the text. It will provide all the answers to the cryptic mysteries in Dan Brown's highly anticipated new novel.
Simon Cox is the author of two other guides to Dan Brown's novels, Cracking the Da Vinci Code and Illuminating Angels and Demons , and Decoding the Lost Symbol is hotly tipped to repeat their huge success. Cracking the Da Vinci Code has now been translated into over 15 languages and has sold over two million copies worldwide, while a spin-off DVD of the same name has sold one and a half million copies. No wonder, then, that Decoding the Lost Symbol is almost as eagerly awaited as Dan Brown's next novel itself.
Simon Cox's guide will be the essential and most authoritative companion to The Lost Symbol , giving vital background information and shedding new light on the many mysteries at the heart of Dan Brown's new story.
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First published December 26, 2006
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Simon Cox
44 books24 followersSimon Cox was the founding editor-in-chief of Phenomena magazine, a U.S. based newstand publication launched in 2003. Having studied Egyptology at University College London, he went on to work as a research assistant for some of the biggest names in the alternative history game, including Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval, and David Rohl. He lives in England.
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January 19, 2010
I am an absolute fanatic when it comes to "mysteries" and Freemasons and alchemy and that sort of thing. One of the greatest classes I took in college was called "Alchemy and Transformation of Self." So, when reading the Lost Symbol, I wanted more facts, was literally thirsting for more facts. I knew a little bit about most of the things Dan Brown was talking about in his extensively researched novel, but I just needed more.
Simon Cox has given us that. In his well-organized Lost Symbol reference guide, you will find, in alphabetical order (of course!), brief descriptions of every possible thing one might have wondered about while reading the Lost Symbol. And he gives you just enough to satisfy your curiosity. As such, it doesn't get boring if you're reading a subject that's not particularly interesting, but you still get a good fill of all of the things that you find fascinating.
Still, I was so curious about some of the things he said that I'll definitely be doing a bit more research. I had never heard before, for example, that some people believe that Shakespeare didn't actually write any of his works. And that some people believe that maybe Sir Francis Bacon (whom I've always adored) did write them. I'll definitely be looking more into this.
All in all, even though it's a reference guide, it's extraordinarily easy and fascinating to read. Simon Cox has done a great job of separating Lost Symbol fact from Lost Symbol fiction while at the same time presenting the reader with enough knowledge to feel, well, knowledgeable.
Simon Cox has given us that. In his well-organized Lost Symbol reference guide, you will find, in alphabetical order (of course!), brief descriptions of every possible thing one might have wondered about while reading the Lost Symbol. And he gives you just enough to satisfy your curiosity. As such, it doesn't get boring if you're reading a subject that's not particularly interesting, but you still get a good fill of all of the things that you find fascinating.
Still, I was so curious about some of the things he said that I'll definitely be doing a bit more research. I had never heard before, for example, that some people believe that Shakespeare didn't actually write any of his works. And that some people believe that maybe Sir Francis Bacon (whom I've always adored) did write them. I'll definitely be looking more into this.
All in all, even though it's a reference guide, it's extraordinarily easy and fascinating to read. Simon Cox has done a great job of separating Lost Symbol fact from Lost Symbol fiction while at the same time presenting the reader with enough knowledge to feel, well, knowledgeable.
February 4, 2010
Simon Cox's Decoding the Lost Symbol is the perfect resource to round out the historical knowledge presented in Dan Brown's newest release, and bestselling thriller, The Lost Symbol.
What Brown covers in his fast-paced narrative in breadth—Freemasonry, alchemy, Noetic Science, and symbolism scattered around our nation’s capital, among other themes—Cox covers the depth, filling in the holes and dissecting even the lesser referenced subjects in The Lost Symbol. And more important to the value of the book, the extent of Cox's research and focus on the subject matter is vividly clear in the quality of writing and inclusivity of the sixty carefully chosen topics, listed in an easy-to-reference alphabetical order. With a section of photographs and an extensive bibliography, Cox’s book will satiate Brown fans’ thirst for visual proof and authenticity of the obscure and incomprehensible.
A first-rate book by a first-rate author, Cox’s Decoding the Lost Symbol has earned its title as an “expert guide to the facts behind the fiction” of Dan Brown’s novel many times over. Five stars!
- By Julia Dudek, author of Pieces
What Brown covers in his fast-paced narrative in breadth—Freemasonry, alchemy, Noetic Science, and symbolism scattered around our nation’s capital, among other themes—Cox covers the depth, filling in the holes and dissecting even the lesser referenced subjects in The Lost Symbol. And more important to the value of the book, the extent of Cox's research and focus on the subject matter is vividly clear in the quality of writing and inclusivity of the sixty carefully chosen topics, listed in an easy-to-reference alphabetical order. With a section of photographs and an extensive bibliography, Cox’s book will satiate Brown fans’ thirst for visual proof and authenticity of the obscure and incomprehensible.
A first-rate book by a first-rate author, Cox’s Decoding the Lost Symbol has earned its title as an “expert guide to the facts behind the fiction” of Dan Brown’s novel many times over. Five stars!
- By Julia Dudek, author of Pieces
November 28, 2009
Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol is the follow up book to The Davinci Code. It involves a lost symbol found on our nation's capital that turns out to be a mysterious inviation. Decoding the Lost Symbol by Simon Cox decodes the references to people, places and things in Dan Brown's book, The Lost Symbol. It is THE guide to all the mysterious references in The Lost Symbol.
Not only is Decoding the Lost Symbol a guide for those who read The Lost Symbol, it's a guide to secret societies, forgotten history & conspiracies in general. Are you interested in the Great Pyramid? Maybe you're curious the Freemasons? Wondering about the CIA or the symbolism on our dollar bill?
Just turn to the table of contents in Simon Cox's book, Decoding the Lost Symbol, to learn all about these and other mysteries in our history. You really don't need to have read Dan Brown's book, The Lost Symbol to enjoy Decoding the Lost Symbol. It's a book anyone interested in conspiracy theories or our mysterious history would enjoy.
Not only is Decoding the Lost Symbol a guide for those who read The Lost Symbol, it's a guide to secret societies, forgotten history & conspiracies in general. Are you interested in the Great Pyramid? Maybe you're curious the Freemasons? Wondering about the CIA or the symbolism on our dollar bill?
Just turn to the table of contents in Simon Cox's book, Decoding the Lost Symbol, to learn all about these and other mysteries in our history. You really don't need to have read Dan Brown's book, The Lost Symbol to enjoy Decoding the Lost Symbol. It's a book anyone interested in conspiracy theories or our mysterious history would enjoy.
August 3, 2010
Fakt: 1991. aastal lukustati Luure Keskagentuuri direktori seifi üks dokument. Vabamüürlased, Nähtamatu kolledž, Smithsoni instituudi tugikeskus, Noeetikainstituut.
Valge maja Washingtonis 1733 Loode Kuueteistkümnendal tänaval oli koopa kristluse-eelsest templist - kuningas Mausoluse templist, algsest mauseleumist... paigast, kuhu viiakse pärast surma. Pühendatav liitus salajase organisatsiooniga omakasupüüdlikuse eesmärgiga.
1.peatükk
Robert Langton nägi unes Oteni liftil, mis tõusis mööda Eiffeli torni, põhi alt kadus. Ta võpatas oma pehmel nahkistmel psti, ehmudes poolunest ärkvele. Ta istus üksinda Falcon 2000EX reaktiivlennuki tohutus salongis, kui lennuk läbi turbulentsi edasi sööstis. Poolilmsi unenäo surnust isast, kahtlustas Langdon, oli põhjustanud tema ammuse mentori Peter Solomoni ootamatu kutse samal hommikul. Viiekümne kaheksa aastane filantroop, ajaloolane ja loodusteadlane oli võtnud Langtoni oma tiiva alla ligi kolmkümmend aastat tagasi. Lennuk ruleeris kusagil Dullese rahvusvahelise lennuvälja tohutus avaruses eraterminali poole ja peatus. Langdon võttis oma asjad, tänas piloote ja astus lennuki luksuslikust isemusest lahtikäivale trepile. Külm jaanuariõhk mõjus vabastavalt. Pilku tõstes nägi Langdon enda poole tõttamas keskealist rinnamärgi ja märkmekaustaga naist. Ta nimi oli Pam, kes oli reisijateteenindusest ja oli Roberti teoste fän. Robertit oli kerge ära tunda, sest kandis pidevalt rullkaelustega kampsuneid. Philip Exeteri akadeemias, kus Langton oli õppinud, nõuti kuuel päeval nädalas lipsu kandmist ning hoolimata direktori romantilistest kinnitustest, et lips pärineb siidi fascalia'test, mille abil Rooma oraatorid oma häälepaelu soojas hoidsid, teadis Langdon, et etümoloogiliselt tuleneb sõna "kravatt" halastamatutest Horvaatia palgasõduritest, kes panid enne lahingusse tormamist kaela kootud kaelasideme. Neile tuli vastu mees Charles Beltway Limusiinidets. Langdonit viidi kella seitsmeks Kapitooliumihoone juurde.Mal'akhiks, oli see, kes liitus selle salajase vennaskonnaga ja ta keha oli kaetud sümbolitega.
Valge maja Washingtonis 1733 Loode Kuueteistkümnendal tänaval oli koopa kristluse-eelsest templist - kuningas Mausoluse templist, algsest mauseleumist... paigast, kuhu viiakse pärast surma. Pühendatav liitus salajase organisatsiooniga omakasupüüdlikuse eesmärgiga.
1.peatükk
Robert Langton nägi unes Oteni liftil, mis tõusis mööda Eiffeli torni, põhi alt kadus. Ta võpatas oma pehmel nahkistmel psti, ehmudes poolunest ärkvele. Ta istus üksinda Falcon 2000EX reaktiivlennuki tohutus salongis, kui lennuk läbi turbulentsi edasi sööstis. Poolilmsi unenäo surnust isast, kahtlustas Langdon, oli põhjustanud tema ammuse mentori Peter Solomoni ootamatu kutse samal hommikul. Viiekümne kaheksa aastane filantroop, ajaloolane ja loodusteadlane oli võtnud Langtoni oma tiiva alla ligi kolmkümmend aastat tagasi. Lennuk ruleeris kusagil Dullese rahvusvahelise lennuvälja tohutus avaruses eraterminali poole ja peatus. Langdon võttis oma asjad, tänas piloote ja astus lennuki luksuslikust isemusest lahtikäivale trepile. Külm jaanuariõhk mõjus vabastavalt. Pilku tõstes nägi Langdon enda poole tõttamas keskealist rinnamärgi ja märkmekaustaga naist. Ta nimi oli Pam, kes oli reisijateteenindusest ja oli Roberti teoste fän. Robertit oli kerge ära tunda, sest kandis pidevalt rullkaelustega kampsuneid. Philip Exeteri akadeemias, kus Langton oli õppinud, nõuti kuuel päeval nädalas lipsu kandmist ning hoolimata direktori romantilistest kinnitustest, et lips pärineb siidi fascalia'test, mille abil Rooma oraatorid oma häälepaelu soojas hoidsid, teadis Langdon, et etümoloogiliselt tuleneb sõna "kravatt" halastamatutest Horvaatia palgasõduritest, kes panid enne lahingusse tormamist kaela kootud kaelasideme. Neile tuli vastu mees Charles Beltway Limusiinidets. Langdonit viidi kella seitsmeks Kapitooliumihoone juurde.Mal'akhiks, oli see, kes liitus selle salajase vennaskonnaga ja ta keha oli kaetud sümbolitega.
November 30, 2009
While this book had so many great facts and information that was quite interesting and new to me, it still feel flat for holding my attention.
I suppose only seeing the movies, and not actually reading the Dan Brown books, may have something to do with it. I will say it makes me want to read them more now than ever.
I did learn quite a few cool things from this book, if they are indeed valid. The thing with that, is you really just never know unless you research it yourself. None of the subject matter really appeals to me enough to do that either.
I do know some people that will be absolutely mesmerized and dig deep into this book, however I am not one of them. I do recommend you read, if you have read Dan Brown's previous novels, or have a keen thirst to learn of Freemasons, alchemy and conspiracy theories. It is that!Simon CoxDecoding The Lost Symbol The Unauthorized Authoritative Guide to the Facts Behind the Fiction
I suppose only seeing the movies, and not actually reading the Dan Brown books, may have something to do with it. I will say it makes me want to read them more now than ever.
I did learn quite a few cool things from this book, if they are indeed valid. The thing with that, is you really just never know unless you research it yourself. None of the subject matter really appeals to me enough to do that either.
I do know some people that will be absolutely mesmerized and dig deep into this book, however I am not one of them. I do recommend you read, if you have read Dan Brown's previous novels, or have a keen thirst to learn of Freemasons, alchemy and conspiracy theories. It is that!Simon CoxDecoding The Lost Symbol The Unauthorized Authoritative Guide to the Facts Behind the Fiction
December 30, 2009
Dan Brown researches his novels featuring Robert Langdon extensively. Simon Cox provides us with a detailed support manual for this research. Similar to Cox's Cracking the Da Vinci Code, there is a lot of information to be digested here. The book is organized alphabetically, which works well when you are referring back for a certain bit of info, but does make it a bit hard to read without having a specific destination in mind.
I learned quite a bit from reading this. The Smithsonian Museum Support Center, where a lot of action takes place in Dan Brown's novel, is a real place. Much of Brown's descriptions of the place are spot on, of course certain liberties have to be taken in order to provide an interesting and thrilling plot.
Dan Brown does a good job of educating readers, but Simon Cox takes the learning a step further by providing in depth knowledge of these topics. If you enjoy Brown's novels, I do not see how you would not enjoy this book as well.
I learned quite a bit from reading this. The Smithsonian Museum Support Center, where a lot of action takes place in Dan Brown's novel, is a real place. Much of Brown's descriptions of the place are spot on, of course certain liberties have to be taken in order to provide an interesting and thrilling plot.
Dan Brown does a good job of educating readers, but Simon Cox takes the learning a step further by providing in depth knowledge of these topics. If you enjoy Brown's novels, I do not see how you would not enjoy this book as well.
August 22, 2011
It was nice to learn that the Dan Brown used a lot of authentic topics in his novel and this guide book by Simon Cox provides good background of the objects and topics discussed by Dan Brown in the Lost Symbol.
November 7, 2014
bintang lima untuk penjelasannya.... bintang tiga untuk rasa baca diktat kuliah nya. :v :v
ndak sengaja ketemu buku punya teman asrama... yaudah baca aja... meskipun sudah cukup lama selesai mbaca lost symbol.
ndak sengaja ketemu buku punya teman asrama... yaudah baca aja... meskipun sudah cukup lama selesai mbaca lost symbol.
July 30, 2016
Interesting look behind one of my favorite books.
October 18, 2024
Somehow my review disappeared. A potpouri of information - some useful biographical (mostly men), a useful bibliography, but sadly, noindex.
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