Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason. First American edition, later printing. Dust Jacket: Near Fine. An unclipped jacket designed Belinda Huey and Aenee Kim. Hardcover: Very Good+ NY: The Dial Press, 2004. The corner of the books pages have been stained (see photo) but does not interfere with reading. Otherwise, no markings or writing in the book, 372 pp.
The phenomenal best-seller and one of the best literary mysteries of the last decade. The story is about two Princeton students on the brink of solving a centuries old mystery concerning the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, one of the world's most rare and valuable books.
Almost six years in the making. Called a stunning first novel by many. "If Scott Fitzgerald, Umberto Eco, and Dan Brown teamed up to write a novel, the result would be 'The Rule of Four.' An extraordinary and brilliant accomplishment - must read" Nelson DeMille.
The book had a small print run of less than 2000 copies when it was first released in 2004.
