Masquerade is one of those books for me, i had the great luck to have been living on an raf base in the uk when this came out, and my elementary school class fell immediately to solving it. Unearthed again golden hare that obsessed a nation. The book became the inspiration for a genre of books known today as armchair treasure hunts in march 1982 williams received a sketch which he considered. Apr, 2011 kit williams book masquerade became an unlikely publishing phenomenon in 1979. Masquerade, the complete book with the answer explained by williams, kit. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thirty years ago artist kit williams published masquerade, an exquisitely illustrated childrens story which contained clues to where the author. Originally published in august 1979, the book contains clues within its illustrations as to the whereabouts of a small gold and jewelled amulet hare worth. For most of its duration, the lunchtime meeting, conducted around williamss kitchen table whilst munching on the homespun country fare he served up, wasnt especially productive. Sep 20, 2016 masquerade by kit williams armchair treasure hunts first came to my attention through the amazing book masquerade by kit williams published in 1979, it is a glorious work of art filled with visual and textual puzzles and a sweet fairytale story of unrequited love. The plot revolves around veronica robertson, the girlfriend with whom williams was living when he thought up the idea for masquerade, had it published and saw the first flood of letters pour in fro.
In paperback, the book that touched off the treasure hunt of the centurywith a full explanation of the masquerade riddle. Kit williams the man behind the masquerade youtube. Masquerade by kit williams, first edition abebooks. Jun 07, 2017 in 1979, british artist kit williams published masquerade, a picture book telling the whimsical story of a hare who loses the precious jewel entrusted to him by the sun. It also gradually reveals hints to how the main puzzle works, before giving away the full solution. For three years, treasureseekers from both sides of the atlantic sought a fabulous golden hare buried by artist kit williams. Originally aimed at children, it contained clues in paintings and verse that led ultimately to the physical.
Arguably the defining book of the genre of armchair treasure hunts. Masquerade by kit williams hardcover 1979 item information. Buried treasure, literary recreations, picture puzzles, riddles, treasuretrove, treasure troves. I convinced myself that kit williamss book was a media masqueradeperformed in print, on television, involving perhaps hundreds of people in every country where the book has been published.
Bbc beds herts and bucks places join the masquerade. Masquerade by kit williams hardback, 1979 for sale online. World of spectrum, pictures from an old book description. Shop for kit williams art from the worlds greatest living artists. All content on this website is the of kit and eleyne williams. Buried treasure, literary recreations, picture puzzles, riddles, treasuretrove. Bringing to life kit williams iconic picture book, masquerade stars a talking fish, a tonedeaf barbershop quartet, a gassy pig, a precious jewel and a few mere mortals. Written and richly illustrated by illustrator and craftsman kit williams and published in september 1979 by jonathan cape, it has itself spawned a number of articles and books on the masquerade phenomenon masquerade tells the story of the moon falling in love with the sun, and how he. Masquerade by kit williams and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The book contained clues to the location of a golden pendant in the form of a hare that had been buried at a secret location and was worth, at the time of masquerade s. Kit williams the man behind the masquerade kit was reunited with the famous golden hare during filming for the programme in 1979, gloucestershire artist kit williams turned britain into a giant treasure map, promising a golden hare, buried in the earth, to the first person who solved the riddle of his book masquerade. Click ok to progress if you consent to these conditions. Presents the original text and illustrations with an explanation of the clues and how they led to the discovery of the treasure notes. Published in 1979, it is a glorious work of art filled with visual and textual puzzles and a sweet fairytale story of unrequited love. A near fine copy, gift inscription to the front free endpaper verso.
More editions of williams, kit masquerade limited edition. Masquerade by kit williams and a great selection of related. Kit williams okay, before we get into the nittygritty of masquerade, know the following. Oct 05, 2016 i have puzzled over masquerade for most of my adult life i am 61 the book is beautiful and although i am aware of the story behind what happened to the treasure, i am still delighted to read this solution. Obviously we were quite unsuccessful, but it was the first time that id ever felt any level of camaraderie when it came to my classmates actually reading. Christopher kit williams born 28 april 1946 is an english artist, illustrator and author best known for his 1979 book masquerade, a pictorial storybook which contains clues to the location of a golden 18 carat jewelled hare created by williams and then buried somewhere in britain. Gc20f77 masquerade unknown cache in british columbia. Its a magical adventure that is, at its heart, about the love between a parent and a child. Masquerade is a picture book, written and illustrated by kit williams, published in august 1979, that sparked a treasure hunt by concealing clues to the location of a jewelled golden hare, created and hidden somewhere in britain by williams.
Masquerade by kit williams the dreams of gerontius. Aug 20, 2009 author kit williams reunited with 18carat gold hare which his book masquerade sparked the nations biggest treasure hunt for 30 years ago. Kit williams newly refurbished clock in cheltenham is also worth the journey. Masquerade is the quintessential armchair treasure hunt book. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. The unique at the time selling point was that the book contained clues. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. Masquerade promised a jewelencrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that williams cleverly hid in his art. Colour illustrations throughout by kit williams in 1976 tom maschler of jonathan cape saw some of williams s artwork and was so enraptured by it that he was convinced that he could do a book with him, probably a childrens book or a book of his. Masquerade by kit williams 1979 treasurehunting puzzle book is reborn. On each painting there are several pieces of information.
This puzzle cache is a tribute to kit williams masterpiece, masquerade. Bbc press office bbc four reunites artist kit williams. Masquerade by kit williams hardback, 1979 for sale. Details about masquerade by kit williams hardcover 1979 masquerade by kit williams hardcover 1979 item information. Kit williams reunited with the golden hare the artist who set off a national treasure hunt 30 years ago by burying a jewelled golden hare. Okay, before we get into the nittygritty of masquerade, know the following. Vampire the masquerade guide to the camarilla sourcebook.
Somewhere in britain jack hare lost the moons gift to the sun. Masquerade, the complete book with the answer explained by kit williams, 1983, workman pub. Kit williams outside the gloucestershire cottage where masquerade was proposed, conceived, and executed. In 1982, while everyone in britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, the secret. Kit williams tells the answer to the riddle, by williams williams jonathan cape, 1982. Masquerade was my favourite book when i was a child. Isbn 9780224020824 9780224020824 softcover, random house childrens books a division of random house group, 1982. Kit williams book masquerade became an unlikely publishing phenomenon in 1979. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Like a lot of kids who grew up in the late 70searly 80s, i was absolutely enthralled with a picture book called masquerade. Christopher kit williams born 28 april 1946 is an english artist, illustrator and author best known for his 1979 book masquerade, a pictorial storybook which contains clues to the location of a golden 18 carat jewelled hare created by williams and then buried somewhere in britain williams published three other books and was commissioned to create three public clocks with elaborate. Masquerade by kit williams armchair treasure hunts first came to my attention through the amazing book masquerade by kit williams. Richard dale cast masquerade and its author in his own prerealitytv version of the truman show delusion. Choose your favorite kit williams designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more.
Rabbits, hares, mysteries, treasures, masquerade, kit williams, first american edition, 1980, a treasure hunt. Author kit williams reunited with 18carat gold hare which his book masquerade sparked the nations biggest treasure hunt for 30 years ago. Masquerade is a picture book, written and illustrated by kit williams, published in august 1979. The photo was taken the day the jewel was unveiled to the press.
Many armchair treasure hunt books have been published over the years, most notably masquerade 1979 by british artist kit williams. Used acceptable the item is fairly worn but still readable. Masquerade, the complete book with the answer explained. Kit williams the man behind the masquerade fred louder. Masquerade, the complete book with the answer explained by kit williams. Unearthed again golden hare that obsessed a nation books.
In 1979, british artist kit williams published masquerade, a picture book telling the whimsical story of a hare who loses the precious jewel entrusted to him by the sun the book contained clues to the. Masquerade by kit williams is an illustrated children. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. This paperback edition with a special introduction by williams. The followup to williams 1979 artcumtreasure hunt book, masquerade, which gave clues to the location of a golden hare buried somewhere in england. Masquerade, a story book and puzzle by kit williams, masquerades paintings also by kit williams had clues to the location of a golden hare, buried treasure hidden somewhere in britain.
Vampire the masquerade guide to the camarilla sourcebook hardcover ww2302. Cookies are employed to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Originally aimed at children, it contained clues in. The book, written and illustrated by kit williams, could be read as a standard childs fable about the moon falling in love with the sun, but it was designed as a realworld treasure hunt. Colour illustrations throughout by kit williams in 1976 tom maschler of jonathan cape saw some of williamss artwork and was so enraptured by it that he was convinced that he could do a book with him, probably a childrens book or a book of his. All kit williams artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. The book became the inspiration for a genre of books known today as armchair treasure hunts. At the time i enjoyed the exquisite illustrations, and searched for the hidden hare on each page, but it wasnt until i was an adult that i learnt about the full intricacies of the books riddle. Masquerade winner ken thomas and author kit williams, holding the jewels clay casket. Dec 01, 2009 kit williams the man behind the masquerade kit was reunited with the famous golden hare during filming for the programme in 1979, gloucestershire artist kit williams turned britain into a giant treasure map, promising a golden hare, buried in the earth, to the first person who solved the riddle of his book masquerade.
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