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The Egyptian Jukebox: A Conundrum [Hardcover]

Nick Bantock (Author)

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Publication Date: September 22, 1993

In this picture-cum-puzzle book, every picture is full of clues which are designed to lead to the whereabouts of Hamilton Hasp, an eccentric millionaire who has disappeared. The drawers of his Egyptian jukebox each contain objects from a specific geographical location and have a corresponding story from Hasp's life. Nick Bantock also wrote "Griffin and Sabine", "Sabine's Notebook" and "The Golden Mean".

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } In this picture-cum-puzzle book, every picture is full of clues which are designed to lead to the whereabouts of Hamilton Hasp, an eccentric millionaire who has disappeared. The drawers of his Egyptian jukebox each contain objects from a specific geographical location and have a corresponding story from Hasp's life. Nick Bantock also wrote "Griffin and Sabine", "Sabine's Notebook" and "The Golden Mean".

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Product Details

Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Viking Adult; First Edition edition (September 22, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0670849448
ISBN-13: 978-0670849444
Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating, if not exactly stupefying, puzzle, June 30, 2000

Matthew W. Grieco (Hoboken, NJ) - See all my reviews
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If you enjoy puzzles which carefully interweave illustration and prose, this is a good pick. The puzzle is challenging enough not to be boring, but it's not mind-numbingly hard like some others (notably Christopher Manson's "Maze," the only book of this genre I've liked better than this one). The illustrations are beautiful, and the aura of enigma created by the puzzle enticing. The only drawback I would cite is that once you make a certain intuitive leap in the puzzle's trickery, a bit of busy work lies before you to finish. But reaching that leap is reward enough. A good pick, if you can track it down.

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5.0 out of 5 stars WHY did I ever lend this book out?, July 6, 2003

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It was never returned, and I mourn its absence.

To me, The Egyptian Jukebox is the "Myst" of book puzzles. With a central theme that mixes Egyptology with Rock & Roll, woven together with intriguing little trinkets, cryptic narration, and a deceivingly simple riddle to solve ("Where do my worlds join?"), it will draw in anyone who ever dreamed of solving an ancient mystery or unearthing a lost treasure.

Many with short attention spans will discard The Egyptian Jukebox before long. There are no instructions explaining how to even begin. But if you are a creative thinker and problem solver (and perhaps just a little obsessive), this puzzle will be both amusing and rewarding. The solution will amuse you, but like a favorite novel, will leave you wishing that the book never came to an end.

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5.0 out of 5 stars PLEASE REPRINT THIS, January 24, 2000

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I have just entered the magical world of Nick Bantock and am just itching to read more. This book was listed on the cover of The Museum at Purgatory. I would love to help unravel the mystery. PLEASE REPRINT!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful to look at, hard to solve.
Another masterwork of collage art this book is a conundrum indeed. If you like the artwork of Bantock and fancy yourself a modern day Sherlock Holmes this is the book for you... Read more

Published on February 5, 2009 by Kelly D. Windham

3.0 out of 5 stars Strong, seductive imagery
Other of Bantock's works have pulled me in completely: the half-seen mysteries of Griffin and Sabine, the quirky afterlife of his Museum at Purgatory. Read more

Published on October 24, 2008 by wiredweird

5.0 out of 5 stars Enticing mystery
In the tradition of Nick Bantock, it is an artful mystery more complex than many of his other works (all of which I intend to collect). Read more

Published on September 15, 2007 by D. Vandehey

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and atmospheric
For those of you trying to get hold of this (as of 2005) out of print volume, I recommend ebay or abebooks. Read more

Published on September 12, 2005 by Timothy P. Scott

5.0 out of 5 stars Why arn't you people reprinting this book!
I want to read this book very much but it has told me the same this for months, that it is not avalible! Read more

Published on March 17, 2000 by Nicci Duennebier

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book Never Read
I have never read this book by Nick Bantock, and simply trust that it is as mysteriously marvelous as all his others. I wish it would be republished! Read more

Published on January 21, 2000 by Susan

5.0 out of 5 stars PLEASE REPUBLISH!!!!!!!!!!
I have fallen in love with Bantock's other books and am desperate to find a copy of this one. Please stop torturing all us devoted fans! Republish this book!!!

Published on June 24, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, and challenging!!
I spent two weeks at this puzzle and figured out the answer--my problem is that I don't understand the answer! Can anyone help? Thanks. :)

Published on March 8, 1999 by st963747@pip.cc.brandeis.edu

5.0 out of 5 stars Help! I can't get out of the first drawer!!
I'm stuck, discouraged, feel like a dope that I don't seem to "get" this puzzle. But I've got it on loan from the library for the rest of the month, and am willing to... Read more

Published on August 28, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter at your own risk!!!!
Once you step into the world of Hamilton Hasp, you will search until you find him. You become obsessed; but it's fun when you involve family and friends.

Published on May 2, 1998

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