Field Guide to Secret Symbols
Where to find them and what they mean
Published on 18. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-83600-504-9 (ISBN)
Description
Unveil the Hidden: Field Guide to Secret Symbols
Dive deep into the enigmatic world of secret symbols with this fully illustrated guide, perfect for enthusiasts of secret societies, conspiracy theories, and hidden meanings in our everyday lives. If you're a fan of Dan Brown's thrilling novels like The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and The Lost Symbol, you'll find the real-life truth behind the symbols and events depicted in his stories.
This comprehensive guide is designed for both the curious casual reader and the dedicated seeker of hidden knowledge. It reveals the secrets embedded in architecture, art, literature, and beyond. From ancient deities and mythical creatures to the mysteries of freemasonry and modern gang tattoos, you'll uncover the fascinating history and significance of these hidden symbols.
Field Guide to Secret Symbols offers practical information on identifying and understanding both ancient and contemporary symbols. Explore areas renowned for their concentrations of secretive symbols and societies, including London, Washington D.C., Paris, and Rome.
Be prepared to see the world in a new light as you learn to recognize the symbols that lie hidden in plain sight. This guide will transform your perception of the everyday and open your eyes to a hidden realm of historical and cultural significance.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Art & Architecture
Mythic & Religious
Secret Societies & The Occult
Social
Crime & Politics
Index
Dive deep into the enigmatic world of secret symbols with this fully illustrated guide, perfect for enthusiasts of secret societies, conspiracy theories, and hidden meanings in our everyday lives. If you're a fan of Dan Brown's thrilling novels like The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and The Lost Symbol, you'll find the real-life truth behind the symbols and events depicted in his stories.
This comprehensive guide is designed for both the curious casual reader and the dedicated seeker of hidden knowledge. It reveals the secrets embedded in architecture, art, literature, and beyond. From ancient deities and mythical creatures to the mysteries of freemasonry and modern gang tattoos, you'll uncover the fascinating history and significance of these hidden symbols.
Field Guide to Secret Symbols offers practical information on identifying and understanding both ancient and contemporary symbols. Explore areas renowned for their concentrations of secretive symbols and societies, including London, Washington D.C., Paris, and Rome.
Be prepared to see the world in a new light as you learn to recognize the symbols that lie hidden in plain sight. This guide will transform your perception of the everyday and open your eyes to a hidden realm of historical and cultural significance.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Art & Architecture
Mythic & Religious
Secret Societies & The Occult
Social
Crime & Politics
Index
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Illustrations
color photos
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
542 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83600-504-9 (9781836005049)
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09/2025
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Person
Tim Dedopulos is a writer, editor and game designer with nearly 100 published works to his name in fiction and non-fiction, from horror and SFF to history, puzzles and popular culture. His books include Symbolism, The Brotherhood, The Book of Wizards, The Great Global Treasure Hunt on Google Earth, Spock's Logic Puzzles, You Are (Not) Deadpool and the bestselling The Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Collection. Tim lives in Spain with his wife and three cats.
Content
Introduction
Art & Architecture
Mythic & Religious
Secret Societies & The Occult
Social
Crime & Politics
Index
Art & Architecture
Mythic & Religious
Secret Societies & The Occult
Social
Crime & Politics
Index