Secrets of the Lost Symbol: The Unauthorized Guide to the Mysteries Behind the Da Vinci Code Sequel

By Arne de Keijzer and Dan Burstein

Book Overview

"If anyone can divine the contents of The Lost Symbol, it's Dan Burstein."

--New York magazine

With Secrets of the Lost Symbol, co-authors Dan Burstein and Arne de Keijzer delve into the real history, science, and hidden meanings behind Dan Brown's latest blockbuster novel, The Lost Symbol. As they have done previously with their extraordinary New York Times bestsellers Secrets of the Code and Secrets of Angels & Demons, Burstein and de Keijzer explore the themes, conspiracies, mythologies, codes, encrypted signs, and alternate histories--from the birth of Knights Templar to the present day--popularized by the acclaimed creator of The Da Vinci Code, giving them fresh and fascinating relevance while separating truth from fantasy.

This definitive companion separates fact from fiction and answers the biggest questions raised in Dan Brown's thriller:

Fact vs. Fiction: Uncover the truth behind the history and science in The Lost Symbol, from the life of Albert Pike to the reality of Noetic Science.Secret Societies: Go beyond the novel to explore the real rituals, beliefs, and influence of the Freemasons and their connection to groups like the Knights Templar.Masonic Architecture: Take a guided tour of the nation's capital to see how Masonic philosophy is encoded in the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the city's very layout.The Ancient Mysteries: Investigate the real esoteric traditions and secret knowledge--from alchemy to the Kabbalah--that fascinated thinkers from Isaac Newton to America's Founding Fathers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061964972
• ISBN13: 9780061964978
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Secrets of the Lost Symbol by Dan Burstein and Arne De Keijzer

Dan Burstein and Arne De Keijzer have proven once again that they are the masters of the universe in deciphering and amplifying the underlying secrets and ciphers of The Lost Symbol. With their vast and varied array of experts, they explain and demystify the significance of the Masons, the interplay between politics and religion in our society, the creative forces that shape our inquisitive natures and exploration for meaning and the fate of individual in the face of noetic science and faith. It's an excellent read.

secrets of the lost symbol

itisn't often that you read a bestseller and then buy a book that explains the bestseller and that book is so much better than the original. but it happens over and over when you read any "secrets of the code..." books by dan burstein and arne de keijzer. get on the bandwagon and buy the book "secrets of the lost symbol". this book is better than dan brown's original book.

The Best Companion to The Lost Symbol

Though there has been a siginificant gap since the publishing of Dan Brown's previous book, "The Da Vinci Code", and Burstein's "The Secrets of the Code", Daniel Burstein's "Secrets of The Lost Symbol" has arrived right on the heels of Brown's latest offering. Once again, a comprehensive group of authors works as an ensemble cast to produce a nearly encyclopedic analysis of a Dan Brown work for our betterment. Each of the authors has penned an essay on their own particular area of expertise, as a leading expert in the field, with the possible exception of James Sanborn, as the sculptor of KRYPTOS, located inside the security of the CIA's Langley center, since he is not only the leading expert, but the "keeper of the 'keys'" as well. At the other edge, author Elonka Dunin [Nola K(ay)e] does an exceptional job of defining KRYPTOS from the public's view, as she is probably the leading repository of KRYPTOS knowledge outside the mind of Mr. Sanborn! This book is highly recommended to those who want to understand how "The Lost Symbol" relates to our real world.