The Art and Mythology of The Da Vinci Code [Hardcover]

David Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 19, 2004

The idea for this companion book to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code was conceived by readers who, like most other readers, mentally visualize the people, scenery, architecture, and objects described in the text they are perusing. It offers photographs of all the major buildings, landmarks, art, and mythology referenced in Brown's best-selling novel. Whether reading the novel because it is a great mystery or because the reader is intrigued by the theological hypotheses, this volume will enrich the experience, allowing readers to visit the art and mythological characters and perhaps expand their knowledge of them.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

No book in recent history has so completely captured the interest of such a wide range of the reading public. For that reason, I believe there will be strong interest in a volume that sheds powerful light on the great art treasures and mythological elements woven into the page-turning plot of the international bestseller. Additionally I believe the visual presentations and commentary in this work will significantly enhance the experience for the reader of The Da Vinci Code, which is really the ultimate benefit of this book.

About the Author

David Morris lives in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. He has three children who are young adults in various stages of their education. Dr. David Morris is by training both an industrial/organizational psychologist and a lawyer. He is president of Morris and McDaniel, a management and human resource consulting firm. His business takes him all over the world, including Baghdad, where his firm has an office. He balances his extremely practical business life with exotic romantic travel. He has ridden a camel in the Sahara Desert, traveled down the Mississippi River on a raft that he built, traveled through the Amazon, and retraced the trail of Marco Polo overland from Venice to Zanada in Inner Mongolia

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Lamar Publishing House, LLC (November 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974474738
• ISBN-13: 978-0974474731
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,446,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars extremely interesting, December 18, 2004

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graham "graham" (Camp Lejeune, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art and Mythology of The Da Vinci Code (Hardcover)

I have truly enjoyed every minute of it. The perpetual beauty of the book is remarkable. The perfect view and clearity of the pictures give you a 'being there' feeling; however, the knowledge that pours from the words are eqaully superb. Overall, this is a must have book to complete one's collection.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A spectacular augmentation to a masterpiece of fiction, December 23, 2004

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Charles R. Mc Neeley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art and Mythology of The Da Vinci Code (Hardcover)

What a tremendous addition to a great work. As a published author and someone with an insatiable appetite for reading, I was, like so many others, mesmerized by The DaVinci Code. What a tremendous bonus to discover 'The Art and Mythology of the DaVinci Code by David Morris. If you attempt to conjure images while reading (don't we all?), this work is nothing short of remarkable. While well read, I am not well traveled, making this work all the more enjoyable. I found myself re-reading DaVinci!! Don't miss this masterpiece.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must buy" companion book to the novel., September 27, 2007

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John (Philadelphia, Pa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art and Mythology of The Da Vinci Code (Hardcover)

As I read the novel, I could only picture the buildings, locations, and associations in my mind. David Morris has lifted the veil, and has given a new meaning and apprciation of the book. The great photographs, and the well-writtwen, meaningfull and very discriptive text, makes the book a "must buy" for anyone who has read the novel, and especiallyto one who is planning to read it. I can only hope that Mr. Morris is working on a similar companion book for "Angels and Demons". David, you must.