The Da Vinci Code

Brown, Dan

ISBN 10: 0385504209 / ISBN 13: 9780385504201

Editore: Doubleday, New York, 2003

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454 pps. Near Fine hardcover in Near Fine protected dustjacket. 25 by 17 cm. True first printing of the first edition. "First Edition" on the copyright page with the full print line of "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1". Inside of the front flap of the dustjacket has small fold to top but is clear of the center where is printed the original price in the middle: "U.S. $24.95/Canada $37.95". The book also contains the misspelling of "skitoma" on page 243. The book is a full 9 1/2 inches tall. The lettering on the dustjacket is raised. The only shortcoming of this book is a very slight lean to the spine. There is very light rubbing along the bottom, front edge of the dustjacket. An excellent copy of a hard-to-find, true first edition. Codice articolo 006312

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Titolo: The Da Vinci Code

Casa editrice: Doubleday, New York

Data di pubblicazione: 2003

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: Near Fine

Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine in Brodart Sleeve

Edizione: First Edition, First Printing

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Riassunto:

When an elderly curator of the Louvre turns up murdered, his body surrounded by enigmatic ciphers written in invisible ink, code-breaker Robert Langdon and French cyptologist are called in to unravel the clues to the killing, only to discover that the riddles are linked to the works of Leonardo da Vinci and to a clandestine, ruthless sect within the Catholic Church. 100,000 first printing.

Recensione:

"Dan Brown has to be one of the best, smartest, and most accomplished writers in the country. THE DA VINCI CODE is many notches above the intelligent thriller; this is pure genius."
-NELSON DeMILLE, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Intrigue and menace mingle in one of the finest mysteries I’ve ever read. An amazing tale with enigma piled on secrets stacked on riddles."
-CLIVE CUSSLER, #1 New York Times bestseller

"Dan Brown is my new must-read.  THE DA VINCI CODE is fascinating and absorbing -- perfect for history buffs, conspiracy nuts, puzzle lovers or anyone who appreciates a great, riveting story.  I loved this book."
-HARLAN COBEN, New York Times bestselling author of Tell No One

"The Da Vinci Code sets the hook-of-all-hooks, and takes off down a road that is as eye-opening as it is page-turning.  You simply cannot put this book down.  Thriller readers everywhere will soon realize Dan Brown is a master."
-VINCE FLYNN, New York Times bestselling author of Separation of Power
"I would never have believed that this is my kind of thriller, but I'm going to tell you something--the more I read, the more I had to read. In The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown has built a world that is rich in fascinating detail, and I could not get enough of it. Mr. Brown, I am your fan."
ROBERT CRAIS, New York Times bestselling author of Hostage