- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Rough Guides Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (30 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843537133
- ISBN-13: 978-1843537137
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 13 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 952,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Dan Brown's thriller "The Da Vinci Code" has created an extraordinary Christian controversy, with its sub-plots of the sacred feminine in religion, the bloodline of Christ, the legend of the Holy Grail, and the role of sects like Opus Dei within the church. This updated second edition explores and explains the context of the novel, from how the early Christian Church 'edited' "The Bible" to the true history of the holy grail, and to what art historians make of Leonardo Da Vinci's symbolism in the "Last Supper" and other works. There is a brand-new chapter on the making of the eagerly anticipated "Da Vinci Code" movie, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Ron Howard. The guide includes information on all the "Da Vinci Code" sites in Paris, Rome, Jerusalem, New York, London and Edinburgh. There are reviews of "Da Vinci Code" sources and a glossary of everything from the Templars to the Fibonaccci Sequence. Whatever you think of Dan Brown's novel, this "Rough Guide" has the key to help you understand the world it inhabits.
About the Author
Michael Haag is a historian, experienced author and freelance writer. Veronica Haag is a Classicist at University College London and is as much at home in Latin and ancient Greek as in French and English. Her interests lie in the history, literature, art and philosophy of the ancient world, and in their manifestation during the Renaissance. She has a particular admiration for Leonardo Da Vinci.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Rough Guide to The Da Vinci Code is a well-written, well-researched and serious investigation into the issues, themes and history raised by Dan Brown's thriller. I cannot rate it highly enough -- it is more than just a companion to The Da Vinci Code, it is a worthwhile work in its own right, a highly useful compendium of information on Gnosticism, Early Christianity, ancient history, goddess-worship, the Holy Grail, the Cathars, the sacred feminine and so on. Amid the plethora of silly books and outright rubbish concerning The Da Vinci Code, this Rough Guide stands out as a major and valuable contribution. The publishers and authors are to be congratulated.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Nobody has mentioned that this book is highly illustrated, with informative captions, which adds a further dimension to the value of this book. Also I find the website listings at the back of the book extremely helpful. This book has been very well thought out, and it is very helpful to everyone.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read this book with great interest and enjoyment. It certainly does not make any digs at Dan Brown, it simply states the facts. If the facts contradict what Dan Brown has written, that is the fault of Dan Brown. Dan Brown may have written a pretty good thriller but he has the historical and theological knowledge of a turnip. Whereas this book by Michael Haag and Veronica Haag is genuinely knowledgable -- and it is also a damn good read.
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Coherent and comprehensive
I bought this companion to the hit novel by Dan Brown as a birthday present for a friend and haven't read it myself. Read more
Published on 9 May 2009 by Captain Pugwash
I'm sure it would be a great book if I could actually understand it...
This was the ONLY book I could find on this topic that had pretty much 5 star ratings on every review. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2006 by April McMahon
The book for the FILM!
I have discovered that the new edition of The Rough Guide to The Da Vinci Code contains a huge amount of fascinating information about how the FILM was made. Read more
Published on 11 April 2006 by Deena Darke
Better than Dan Brown
This book is far more interesting than Dan Brown's novel, and is really worth a read, or keeping on your bookshelf as a reference work.
Published on 31 Jan 2006 by Polly Mathis
Brilliant Decrypt
This book is a brilliant work of decryption. It wonderfully analyses all the material in Dan Brown's novel -- historical, theological, etc -- and gives you the background... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2006 by "stonehinge"
A Revelation!
This book reveals the inside story of The Da Vinci Code, referring back to ancient sources. Really an inspiring and informative read. Absolutely sound historically. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2006 by "hildasprocket"
Bibliography? Jeeezus, give us a break.
Michael Haag and Veronica Haag provide an extensive reading list in their Rough Guide to The Da Vinci Code, not to mention references to numerous websites. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2005 by Ms Lisa Anom
Helpful, but well-founded...?
I appreciated this Rough Guide edition as a comprehensive document of the facts behind The Da Vinci Code. It helped that it was also from a well-respected publisher. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2005 by PhD
Dissapointing
Although this book has useful information, the dissapointment is in the nature of the scathing and somtimes sarcastic attacks on Dan Brown which, as another reviewer has written,... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2005
Excellent read
There have now been more than a handful of books promising to sort out the fact and fiction in Dan Brown's phenomenally successful DVC. Read more
Published on 7 July 2005 by Ancientdays
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