Angels & Demons Guide Book
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From the team that brought you the New York Times bestselling SECRETS OF THE CODE: The Unauthorized Guide to the Mysteries Behind The Da Vinci Code, comes the first literary companion to Dan Brown’s bestselling novel, Angels & Demons. SECRETS OF ANGELS & DEMONS provides the curious reader with concise, authoritative explorations of the major themes that help propel the plot of Angels & Demons. Featuring extracts, interviews, and specially commissioned commentary by world-renowned scholars, SECRETS OF ANGELS & DEMONS presents a wealth of information on the vast range of subjects covered in the novel. Taking the same comprehensive, detailed approach as SECRETS OF THE CODE, SECRETS OF ANGELS & DEMONS delves into and deconstructs the provocative issues raised in the novel – the existence and scope of the Illuminati and their relationship to other ‘Secret Societies’ (the Priory of Sion, the Freemasons, Opus Dei, etc.), the ongoing debate between Science and Religion, the history and practices of the Vatican, pagan symbolism and its place within the Church.
About the Author
Dan Burstein is an award-winning journalist, author, and venture capitalist. His most recent book, Secrets of the Code: The Unauthorized Guide to the Mysteries Behind The Da Vinci Code, was a New York Times bestselling blockbuster in 2004 and is currently appearing in 19 international additions. The author of six prior books, Burstein is the founder of Millennium Technology Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm.
Arne de Keijzer’s published work has ranged over many disciplines. He was managing editor of Secrets of the Code. He and Dan Burstein were co-authors of Big Dragon, a look at China’s economic and political future and its impact on the world.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Needs better proofreading,
By Jloos "JL" (VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Secrets of Angels & Demons: The Unauthorized Guide to the Bestselling Novel (Hardcover)
The book's style is clear so you do not have to be a Scholar of history (which I am not) to understand the material presented. I believe that most readers will enjoy the opportunity to learn more about topics covered in the novel. However, it is disturbing that only sixteen pages into the book there are two obvious mistakes that leave one questioning the accuracy of the book and facts discussed. They have the conclave system beginning dated to July 7, 1724 then state that the first conclave election occurred in 1276. They state that the first Pope to use two names (Albino Luciani) did so in 1978 by selecting John Paul, but then say there is a John Paul XXII several pages later. These most likely are typos but still troubling all the same considering the book's genre (i.e. it is not a romance novel). I don't know if any of the book's twelve editors assisted with proofreading but the next printed edition needs a tighter review of the text.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unlocking the Secrets,
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This review is from: Secrets of Angels & Demons: The Unauthorized Guide to the Bestselling Novel (Hardcover)
The "secret" of bestselling author Dan Brown's books is his unmarked transitions from fact to fiction, a slight-of-word move that makes for a good read but often leaves you asking "Is that true?" Unless you know a LOT more about religion, ritual, symbolism, and other arcane areas than I do, this companion volume is essential. At the very least, it will keep you from losing a dinner party bet over what was and wasn't true in "Angels & Demons."
"Secrets of Angels & Demons" redraws the missing line between fact and fiction through essays by many experts on the themes, events, controversies, rituals and symbols that are major plot points in "Angels & Demons." The author/editors of "Secrets" managed to find not just experts, but experts who could communicate well to the rest of us--well enough that their essays draw you in and make you want to know more. You leave each essay knowing what was true, what was made up, and what is simply as-yet unknown or in dispute. As with any collection of materials by many authors, the materials vary in depth, style, and readability, but the range is from good to great. In many ways, this book is as good or better a read than "Angels & Demons", to which it is an essential companion.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good background for Angels & Demons,
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This review is from: Secrets of Angels & Demons: The Unauthorized Guide to the Bestselling Novel (Hardcover)
The success of Dan Brown's books isn't all based on his talent for writing - a lot of it has to do with his claim that the "facts" (historical, artistic, scientific, etc.) are actual facts.
This book tests the various "facts" Dan Brown has written in Angels & Demons - in all relevant fields (Art, science, theology, etc), by inteviewing different experts in various aspects of these fields. While this isn't as fulfilling or as thorough as doing the research yourself - it does give nice background for people who don't have the time, inclenation, or resources to do the research themslves in very "down to earth" language.
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