An Illustrated Guide to The Lost Symbol

by John Weber

Rich in world history and political power, veiled in secrecy, and rife with rituals and arcane symbols -- from art and architecture to the images that adorn our currency -- the Freemasons arose from ambiguous origins centuries ago to play a major role in drafting the initial documents of the United States, and even in constructing the intricate landscape of Washington, D.C., itself a virtual mystery by design. These puzzles lay the foundation for Dan Brown's serpentine thriller, The Lost Symbol , and also raise provocative questions. Why do some Masonic symbols remain obscured, while others are hidden in plain sight? Which presidents were the embodiments of Masonic ideals? What is the significance of the construction of the Library of Congress, Washington National Cathedral, the Washington Monument, the Capitol, and the physical layout of Washington, D.C.'s roadways and cul-de-sacs? And to what secretive end do they all lead? Now millions of curious fans can follow Robert Langdon step-by-step, and discover for themselves the answers to the absorbing conundrums posed by The Lost Symbol in this comprehensive, fully illustrated, and intricately detailed tour of the arcana of Washington, D.C. It takes readers through the enigmatic codes, captivating trivia, unfathomable riddles, intriguing records, historic maps, ciphers, and conspiracies of the phenomenal bestseller. What's more, it reveals the fascinating details of a world of unknown locales, mysticism, intrigue, and secret societies -- all of which lie in the shadow of The Lost Symbol .

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Truly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saat buku ini terbit, tergoda ingin punya tapi apa daya skala prioritas masih panjang. Maksudnya list buku incaran sudah.lebih panjang he he he.

Ketika menemukan.di area.obralan.lsg dibeli. Efek membaca buku ini jadi pingin baca ulang buku DB. Sekali lagi, bukti bahwa riset perlu dilakukan oleh penulis untuk menciptakan kisah yang bagus.

[IB Adhy Wibawa · Rating 3 out of 5]

To much history n make an confuse

[Lori stauffer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written well

This book made me think about what we see everyday and really do not see. Also that everything and anything is possible. But you have to have to have an open mind

[Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Because of the religious symbolism and the significance of all the illustrations to understand this book, this should be a copy to read instead of a paperback. I didn't know there was this illustrated copy. Otherwise, I would have just bought this one first.

One of my favorites on my shelf and that I have reflected on several times.

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

331 - 2013

Lumayan juga. Walaupun dapatnya dari hasil obralan, kalau suatu saat mau baca ulang buku The Lost Symbol (entah kapan), bisa sambil buka-buka buku panduan yang penuh ilustrasi dan foto pendukung ini.

[Laras · Rating 3 out of 5]

bisa dibilang sebagai buku panduan untuk The Lost Symbol karya Dan Brown. lebih mendalamin tentang Freemason dan menjelaskan lebih detail tentang tempat-tempat di Washington yang menyembunyikan simbol-simbol mason.

[Jerrod · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bit of history behind Freemasonry. Always an interesting topic to me... studying the occult through esoteric texts... like a circle square.

[SteveR · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a good companion piece if you read Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol. It includes explanations and photos on history, geography and architecture of Washington DC, Freemasonary and more.