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Masquerade: the Complete Book with the Answer Explained [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Kit Williams (Author)
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  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing; illustrated edition edition (1 Sep 1983)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0894803697
  • ISBN-13: 978-0894803697
  • Product Dimensions: 18.3 x 15 x 0.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 132,713 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Presents the original text and illustrations with an explanation of the clues and how they led to the discovery of the treasure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's too bad only this small book is available., 19 April 1999
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In 1979, British artist Kit Williams published a children's book with a great hook--if you solve the puzzle inside, you could find a buried treasure. The book sold in droves on both sides of the Atlantic, and treasure hunters flocked to England. Eventually, someone discovered the treasure without solving the main puzzle. Williams later published this version, which reproduces the original book, but also explains the answer to the main puzzle. But without a treasure to find, interest in the original book declined and it is now out of print.

Which is too bad, because Williams' lush paintings deserve to be seen in a large hardcover version, not the tiny paperback available now. Not only are the illustrations beautiful to look at, but they are filled with details that invite the eye to search for clues. The text is also filled with riddles that are fun to solve too. This is a book you'll want to read again and again, even if you can't solve the main riddle.

One last point--the recent book "The Merlin Mystery" tries to duplicate Masquerade's feat, but the illustrator is no Kit Williams. If you want to read other puzzle books like "Masquerade", I recommend "The Egyptian Jukebox" by Nick Bartcock and "The Eleventh Hour" by Graeme Base. Neither of these books, I should warn, hide any treasure however.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most magical books I have come across, 27 Jun 1999
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I first came across Masquerade as a child and I still think it is a brilliant book. I love the cryptic nature of both the words and drawings and I love the idea of it. I wish Kit Williams would make another book like this. It is a hauntingly special book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars seeking another Kit Williams puzzle book, 23 Aug 1999
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Although I have only recently read Masquerade, it comes to mind that there was *another* book by Kit Williams; and the prize was a golden bee. My copy has taken it's leave of my bookshelf, and I would dearly love to obtain another!
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i was bored with my ps2, dvd films, etc etc when my partner sugested i read a book. me read a book no chance. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book was very enchanting and mystical
I bought "Masquerade" almost twenty years ago. I didn't know until now, that the jewel was found. I truly enjoyed reading, feeling and touching this book. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book teleports me instantly to my youth!
I too was first introduced to Kit Williams in my grade school 'gifted' class. Not only did Masquerade feed my imagination, but created warm memories of my family laughing and... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars You missed out if you never searched for treasure!
In the Mid-70's I was in a gifted program at my elementary school. The teacher brought in Masquerade and we all tried to be the one to find the jewel! Read more
Published on 28 Aug 1998

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