{"product_id":"poussin-s-secret-david-wood-ian-campbell-1995-signed-by-author","title":"Poussin’s Secret – David Wood \u0026 Ian Campbell, 1995 Signed by Author","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating and unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst-edition copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoussin’s Secret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by David Wood and Ian Campbell, published by Genesis Trading Co. Ltd in 1995.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book investigates the mysteries and supposed hidden symbolism surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicolas Poussin’s famous painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shepherds of Arcadia (Et in Arcadia Ego)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, exploring its geometry, Golden Section, pentagonal designs and possible connections to the enduring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRennes-le-Château mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy has an especially interesting feature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea handwritten presentation inscription from co-author Ian Campbell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“To Colin, With Best Wishes, Ian Campbell, March 1995.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription is dated to the year of publication, making this a particularly nice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtemporary signed presentation copy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of 1990s esoteric and alternative-history literature, combining art history, mathematics, symbolism and one of France’s most enduring historical mysteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• First published 1995\u003cbr\u003e• Genesis Trading Co. Ltd, England\u003cbr\u003e• ISBN \u003ca href=\"tel:1%20873335\"\u003e1 873335\u003c\/a\u003e 24 5\u003cbr\u003e• 32 pages, illustrated\u003cbr\u003e• Printed in England\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and inscribed by Ian Campbell, March 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Original £4.95 cover price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition, with some light handling\/storage wear to the covers. Internally clean and complete. The author’s handwritten inscription is clear and well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully obscure addition to a collection of strange books, mysteries and curiosities — and the author’s inscription makes this copy considerably more interesting than an ordinary example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56735733612884,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6482.jpg?v=1786191822","url":"https:\/\/drodditiescabinetofcuriosities.co.uk\/products\/poussin-s-secret-david-wood-ian-campbell-1995-signed-by-author","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}