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The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People -- the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands -- fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. The Secret: A Treasure Hunt is published and released by Bantam Books in November 1982. The clues are in verse and illustration, together with a brilliant set of facts and puppet creations of mythological creatures. The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair Peoplethe goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen landsfled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. $40.56 12 New from $40.09. Hi. Such a cool treasure hunt, just sad the author couldn't be around to see people finding his hidden gems. , Paperback Soft Cover. Since 1982, only two of the 12 casques have been recovered. Yes many of the details are lost and look like zerox copies. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. Order within 17 hrs 47 mins Arrives before Christmas In Stock. ", Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022, Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2022. Josh Gates, host and co-executive producer of "Expedition: Unknown" on the Discovery Channel, says it all started in 1982 with a book called "The Secret" by Byron Preiss. A 0th-Level Adventure. And they remained hidden until now.Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels in 1982 dollars, are buried. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full color paintings and verses of The Secret. Thank you for visiting. Bobbi Anderson and the other good folks of Haven, Maine, have sold their souls to reap the rewards of the most deadly evil this side of hell. The disappointment lies in the size and quality of the all important pictures that the book is centered around. This is The Secret to life. item 4 The Secret A Treasure Hunt Byron Preiss 1982 Rare Book The Secret A Treasure Hunt Byron Preiss 1982 Rare Book. In doing so we find that there is a book called The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park (1893-1942) w ritten by Tanso Ishihara and Gloria Wickham. Something went wrong. Hardcover. This item is printed on demand. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Back in 1982 a man named Byron Preiss decided it would be a good idea to publish a treasure hunt. The 12 paintings of the secret. Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues. The Secret Paperback - January 1, 1982 by Sean Kelly (Author), Ted Mann (Author) 13 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback $495.00 11 Used from $495.00 3 Collectible from $799.19 Book by Sean Kelly, Ted Mann Print length 224 pages Language English Publisher Bantam Books Publication date January 1, 1982 ISBN-10 0553014080 ISBN-13 Book is in NEW condition. At long last, you can learn not only the whereabouts of the Fair People's treasure, but also the modern forms and hiding places of their descendants: the Toll Trolls, Maitre D'eamons, Elf Alphas, Tupperwerewolves, Freudian Sylphs, Culture Vultures, West Ghosts and other delightful creatures in the world around us. The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People-the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands-fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Since 1982, only three of the 12 casques have been recovered. Each of the twelve boxes contains a casque which holds a key. "Treasure Hunt" was commissioned specifically as a 0-level adventure. I would like to find one of the treasure boxes. A treasure hunt published in 1982. This article refers to Image 1 Verse 7 in The Secret by Byron Preiss. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People-the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands-fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Many "armchair treasure hunt" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. Book is in NEW condition. The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. We're creating a (hopefully) official site for all things The Secret: A Treasure Hunt to pull together all information and give a platform for people to equally share their thoughts about the treasure locations. THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The Secret. A Treasure Hunt for Everyone. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. Genres FictionFantasyPoetry MysteryArt 224 pages, Paperback First published January 1, 1982 Book details & editions About the author Byron Preiss 83 books32 followers There he published children's books and was also a book packager for well-known publishing houses such as HarperCollins and Random House. Satisfaction Guaranteed! The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. To see our price, add these items to your cart. Treasure Hunt - The Unsolved Clues from a 1982 Book Aug 27, 2018 Patricia Grimshaw Publishing houses and authors are always looking for interesting and exciting ways to launch their newest books, but Byron Preiss, author of The Secret: A Treasure Hunt!, went beyond what was expected. $43.95 10 New from $43.95. The text was written by Sean Kelly and Ted Mann, both currently editors of the National Lampoon.Sean was formerly the head writer for Saturday Night Live and Ted has written numerous teleplays for various programs. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. First, he found a copy of the book "The Secret: A Treasure Hunt" and began reading. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls. Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022. Since 1982, only two of the 12 casques have been recovered. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The story is interesting. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba, The fourth volume in the brilliant Dark Tower Series is splendidly tenserip-roaring (Publishers, The second volume in Stephen Kings #1 bestselling Dark Tower Series, The Drawing of the Three is an epic in, Jack Torrances new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. It was a strange book but that's why it's cool. Condition: new. "The Secret: A Treasure Hunt" - The book of untraced hidden treasures Seig Lu January 24, 2021 1:06 pm 195 Shares 1 194 In 1982, a mystery book called "The Secret: A Treasure Hunt!", created by Byron Preiss was published in the United States. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full color paintings and verses of The Secret. Seller Inventory # 3531305205, Book Description Paperback. Skip Navigation. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. At long last, you can learn not only the whereabouts of the Fair People's treasure, but also the modern forms and hiding places of their descendants: the Toll Trolls, Maitre D'eamons, Elf Alphas, Tupperwerewolves, Freudian Sylphs, Culture Vultures, West Ghosts and other delightful creatures in the world around us. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Condition: new. For almost 40 years, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt, has taunted searchers. Not a lot is known about the very early days of the hunt just that the possibilities are endless and the casques could be anywhere. Clean and crisp and new!. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Book. com: Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving. the secret: a treasure hunt book for sale 1982. by | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorised | 0 comments | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorised | 0 comments Secret Treasure of Oak Island: The Amazing True Story of a Centuries-Old Treasure Hunt: A New York Times Reporter Tracks the Quedlinburg Hoard. Each casque contained a sm Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 1596874015, Book Description Paperback. "Byron Preiss describes the book as more than a treasure--puzzle but an effort to create an American mythology based on all the legends and superstitions brought to this country by immigrants--a sort of melting pot of fairies from all over the world. In 1982, while everyone in Britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt was published in America. Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues. His company was also among the first to publish books on CD-ROM and ebooks. Twelve treasure boxes were buried at secret locations across North America. It's thwarted The best of the best, none-can-find, how about U, Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2021, 11.3.2021 "I LOVE this story and challenge. O.B.O.Just for collectors, could be find a great surprise inside book. , ISBN-13 The Secret was published by Bantam Books and was written by Byron Preiss, Sean Kelly, and Ted Mann. The key to finding the casques Preiss had buried and subsequently winning the jewels was to match one of the paintings to one of verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging! Oh, and we have an entire book full of clues to he. , Dimensions I gave this 3 stars because although the print is good quality and the paper is of good quality, the title cover and picture was lazily printed off center. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. The Secret a Treasure Hunt Roanoke Want to know all Byron's Roanoke secrets? The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full-color paintings and verses of THE SECRET.Are you smart enough?THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. Their descendants, in the form of soft sculptures by Jo Ellen Trilling, are featured in THE SECRET. Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues. : Buried in the pages of the 1982 book "The Secret: A Treasure Hunt" are intricate clues leading to keys said to be hidden across the U.S. One could be in St. Pete. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. And the maps that do exist are as secretive as their treasures. "[Preiss] buried a dozen treasure boxes in 12 parks across America, then he unleashed the book full of clues to help lead you to the boxes. Everyone can get involved with the details and thought of finding a hidden item. Seller Inventory # 23395559-n. Buy Secret: A Treasure Hunt by Preiss, Byron (ISBN: 9781596874015) from Amazon's Book Store. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. A cheap immitation. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Welcome to The Secret, by Byron Preiss Home 01 - San Francisco 02 - Charleston 03 - Roanoke 04 - Cleveland 05 - Chicago 06 - St Augustine 07 - New Orleans 08 - Houston 09 - Montreal The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Seller Inventory # 9781596874015, Book Description Paperback. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People-the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands-fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. The Secret is a field guide to them all.Many ""armchair treasure hunt"" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. And they remained hidden until now.Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels, are buried. Hardcover, Book Description Paperback or Softback. Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues. The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair Peoplethe goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen landsfled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. Publisher: iBooks, 2015 Preiss published a puzzle book, The Secret, in 1982. O.B.O. But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. Buy It Now. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. Published in 1982, the book contains a series of byzantine images and verses that, taken together, are supposed . Some of the descendants appear in the form of illustrations by John Pierad and Overton Lloyd. Shipping: ", The Secret, A Treasure Hunt by Byron Preiss 1982 edition - $1300 (pike road). Just as America was a melting pot for the humans who came here from various parts of the world, so did the Fair People intermarry.---we have it on good authority that there was a marriage between a genie and a pixie in 1726. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. About this product. Ran into Bigfoot looking for one of these jewels. The previous year, author and publisher Byron Preiss had travelled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. This book has been featured on "Expedition Unknown" and, to date, only three have been found. $599.99. At long last, you can learn not only the whereabouts of the Fair People's treasure, but also the modern forms and hiding places of their descendants: the Toll Trolls, Maitre D'eamons, Elf Alphas, Tupperwerewolves, Freudian Sylphs, Culture Vultures, West Ghosts and other delightful creatures in the world around us. Condition: New. : The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. : Clue book for the North American treasure hunt game. 12 boxes are hidden across North America, to date only three have been found. I dont regret a thing, Ill buy a larger version if available, or hard cover! Each casque contained a sm Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781596874015, More information about this seller Since 1982, only three of the 12 casques have been recovered. See details - The Secret A Treasure Hunt Byron Preiss 1982 Rare Book. Trilling's work has appeared in New York galleries, seen in books and magazines and are in Renfield Museum of Washington, D. C. Her private clients include Cher, Bono, Carrie Fisher and Elton John.There are over 75 descendants in the book grouped in categories such as social, household, cultural, environmental, and regional. You Save 15%. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle Cloud Reader. THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. . In 1982, while everyone in Britain was . . Josh is on a mission to find out if the next chapter in the world of The Secret is about to be written. The hunt involves a search for twelve treasure boxes, the clues to which were provided in a book written by Preiss in 1982, also called The Secret. And they remained hidden until now.Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels in 1982 dollars, are buried. : Please try again. We are to use the Ishihara tests as a namesake for the author of this book. The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Please try again. And they remained hidden until now.Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels, are buried. At long last, you can learn not only the whereabouts of the Fair People's treasure, but also the modern forms and hiding places of their descendants: the Toll Trolls, Maitre D'eamons, Elf Alphas, Tupperwerewolves, Freudian Sylphs, Culture Vultures, West Ghosts and other delightful creatures in the world around us. The previous year, author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Special order direct from the distributor. It contained 12 paintings and 12 verses. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full-color paintings and verses of THE SECRET. Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. The time has come for North America to go on a treasure hunt! Find out if the third treasure has been located in the Expedition Unknown season finale event . The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada . Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues. The Secret: A Treasure Hunt / Kelly Mann Preiss / 1982 Original - NOT A REPRINT! The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum, and the third was found in Boston in 2019 by a father and his two children.Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues. Brand new Book. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full colour paintings and verses of The Secret. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum, and the third was found in Boston in 2019 by a father and his two children. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls. Condition: New. Yet The Secret is much more than that. Once retrieved the keys can be exchanged for a valuable stone. This book, published in 1982 by Byron Preiss, includes 12 images and 12 verses which need correctly matched together in order to discover clues to locations of 12 buried ceramic casks. A+ Customer service! Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Want to listen? Oak Island and its Lost Treasure $24. . Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. In 1982, while everyone in Britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt was published in America. This is the main facebook page dedicated to solving Byron Priess' The Secret. I got this more to read and put in my shelf to be honest. Bought it as I was curious about the whole secret thing but also wanted to see the excellent paintings. Rip off, poorly printed and definitely not worth 25, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2020, Bought hard back book, for 25 it's shoddy, rough paper, the ink looks like it's bled through. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls.But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. The Secret: A Treasure Hunt Byron Preiss, Ted Mann, Sean Kelly .more 3.91 327 ratings22 reviews A sort of Mythic field guide to for urban fairies and fey folk in North America. Also, the very basic "I just printed my own elementary school book" white gloss hardback, could at least be in black or brown to hide how cheap it looks. Amazon's Choice for "buried treasure" Buried Treasure: The 80s. But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. 12 boxes are hidden across North America, to date only three have been found. An edition of The secret (1982) The secret by Sean Kelly 0 Ratings 23 Want to read 0 Currently reading 1 Have read Overview View 2 Editions Details Reviews Lists Related Books Publish Date 1982 Publisher Bantam Books Language English Pages 224 This edition doesn't have a description yet. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. (Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom), Search for all books with this author and title. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Clean and crisp and new!. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls. But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. The 1982 work features Byzantine images and verses that, taken together, are . The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. with each prize costing 1,000 Can you add one ? the book, which tells the story of mythical creatures known as the "fair people," garnered attention due to the contest released alongside the book, where 12 different treasures were hidden across north america and those who find a treasure will be given a prize, all 12 of which resulted in a sum of 12,000 dollars. Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022. The Secret is a field guide to them all. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum, and the third was found in Boston in 2019 by a father and his two children.Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full-color paintings and verses of THE SECRET.Are you smart enough?THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. And they remained hidden until now Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels in 1982 dollars, are buried. But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. Each is accompanied by text la the Peterson's Field Guide which gives spotter's tips including information on the habits and history of each of the descendants. In 1982, while everyone in Britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, "The Secret: A Treasure Hunt" was published in America. BOSTON -- Part of a 40-year-old mystery has been solved by a family in Boston. THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Wolves of the Calla (Dark Tower Series #5), The Drawing of the Three (Dark Tower Series #2), Administration in the Public Interest: Principles, Policies, and Practices, " data-ean="9780307947291" data-title="Night Shift">See Details, " data-ean="9780525566267" data-title="It (Eso) / It: A Novel">See Details, The MacGregor Brides (MacGregors Series #7). Now for the first time in history, all the pieces of The . Condition: New. I have been following Josh Gates on Expedition: Unknown as he has devoted a few episodes to this book. This item is printed on demand. The clues are in verse and illustration, together with a brilliant set of facts and puppet creations of mythological creatures. Paperback Illustrated, January 16, 2015, FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon, Publisher Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. The pictures and placement of clues were a bit strange. Condition: New. Just for collectors, could be find a great surprise inside book. Paperback. Author Rhonda Byrne, like each of us, has been on her own journey of discovery. James Renner is on a quest to discover the others, and he invites you to join the hunt. Within U.S.A. ISBN10:1596874449 The Secret is long out of print, but copies can be obtained easily online (try abebooks.com or bookfinder.com; the book was jointly authored by Sean Kelly, John Pierard, Byron Preiss, Ben Asen, John Jude Palencar, Ted Mann, JoEllen Trilling, and Overton Loyd). With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls. Exactly as the other reviews are stating, this is not the real product. The Clues There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. ), Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Nine . The readers are also invited to submit their own drawings or photographs and descriptions of any additional descendants they may have spotted.Pat Holt of the San Francisco Chronicle writes, "Preiss and staff have infused the book with a delightful spark of humor that will keep readers chuckling right along to the last page. As of August 2020 only three of the twelve boxes have been found. When a bad storm interrupts their scavenger hunt, separated, the Thea Sisters must rely on their individual knowledge and skills to make it through the storm and realize the true treasure is being . With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls.But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. Stephen King's legendary debut, about a teenage outcast and the revenge she enacts on her classmates. The previous year, author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The verses, the images, the community. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum, and the third was found in Boston in 2019 by a father and his two children. But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. Stay tuned for more! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. We bought the soft cover and all the pages were black and white copies. Retrieved treasure lost ark. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. A+ Customer service! Seller Inventory # ING9781596874015, Book Description Condition: New. The creatures were photographed by Ben Asen in a variety of habitats ranging from the Capitol to Henny Youngman's den. The Secret - March 8 2020. Preiss was inspired by the book, Masquerade which was published in England in the year of 1979. Please try your request again later. Learn more. Many "armchair treasure hunt" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. They are small and very dark and it's nearly impossible to pick out any detail that is crutial to solving the puzzle. Add to cart. Condition: New. He wrote a few poems, and had a friend of his paint some images. Yet it is the de-facto reference for the tea garden's history. At long last, you can learn not only the whereabouts of the Fair People's treasure, but also the modern forms and hiding places of their descendants: the Toll Trolls, Maitre D'eamons, Elf Alphas, Tupperwerewolves, Freudian Sylphs, Culture Vultures, West Ghosts and other delightful creatures in the world around us. | Contact this seller, Book Description Soft Cover. Unable to add item to List. Titled THE SECRET, it is a Bantam trade paperback original conceived by Byron Preiss, renaissance of illustrated fiction; co-author of "Dragonworld" and producer of "The Dinosaurs.The book features color illustration by John Palencar, coupled with verses which combine to give the clues to the location of the treasure which consists of jewels buried by the Fair People, fairies and elves and the such who immigrated to this continent from all over the world over 300 years ago. Condition: new. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full color paintings and verses of The Secret. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This secret treasure sounds amazing. Brand New! {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt - 1982 - 1st Edition - Byron Preiss/John Palencar, The Secret A Treasure Hunt Byron Preiss 1982 Rare Book, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt (1982), TRUE FIRST EDITION. Condition: new. Condition: New. The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People -- the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands -- fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. (ROFLMFAO! The Secret, A Treasure Hunt by Byron Preiss 1982 edition - $1300 (pike road) View larger image Ad id: 1204186776665508 Views: 368 Price: $1,300.00 1982 Paperback first edition in good conditions (see photos). Yet The Secret is much more than that. *Description:"A unique American treasure hunt, featuring buried jewels in 12 locations throughout North America, is just one of the elements in this book which may well be one of the most dazzling feats of the imagination of America. The image comes from the book "The Secret, a Treasure Hunt." Published in 1982, it's a fantasy paperback filled with a series of puzzles, cryptic verses and matching images. Since 1982, only three of the 12 casques have been recovered. Language: English. Language: English. They include the Maitre D'eamon, the quintessential loathsome headwaiter; the Tupperwerewolves, who cause us to be boring; the Corporate Giants who are responsible for high prices; the West Ghost who lives mostly in California as well as Elf S. Presley, Backyard Barbacreep, Preps Ghouls, and The Chicago World's Fairy. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum. This book inspired me to get involved with an interesting World wide activity. Since 1982, only three of the 12 casques have been recovered. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, hell have plenty of time to spend. The previous year, author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Paperback. Product Identifiers. I bought the Hardback version for 25 and the content looks like its come hot off the publishes inkjet printer on cheap photocopier paper. The Secret is a field guide to them all.Many "armchair treasure hunt" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. Seller Inventory # 1596874015-2-1, Book Description Condition: new. Try again. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There's a frenzy in Houston to find one of 10 hidden . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2019. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. In 1982, while everyone in Britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, "The Secret: A Treasure Hunt" was published in America. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People--the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands--fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. Most of the book has no connection whatsoever to the treasure hunt. $1.300 USD. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2020. When North America became too crowded for their liking these magical creatures went into hiding, first concealing their precious treasure worth $10,000.The reader is not required to actually go to the location of the treasure but may fill out a form contained in the book on wich they can simply describe the location.If they are correct they will receive the jewel.The descendants of the Fair People form another important element of the book. $1.300 USD. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. Treasure hunter Darren Boutette and his 13-year-old daughter Katie pose in September 2018 with a drawing from "The Secret: A Treasure Hunt" which he believes leads to a buried treasure in. For the 2022 holiday season, returnable items purchased between October 11 and December 25, 2022 can be returned until January 31, 2023. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. Subjects Buried Treasure, Treasure Hunt, Pirate Decor, Pirate Birthday, Bday, Map Decor. Its not shaped like a keyhole, its like a regular paperback only slightly larger. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The Tale of the Fair People and the Mystery of Their Treasure Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Special order direct from the distributor. The mystery of their treasure. Sold by pk2005 100.0% Positive feedback Contact seller. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair Peoplethe goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen landsfled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. Condition: New. Ms. [{"displayPrice":"$25.49","priceAmount":25.49,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"25","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"49","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"77NSafbw6u8UENXjMCHmpyv8sCUAzgSsyvvBxu3W0n97HV%2Fsa1ogD4B4o68r7VHYaTH2Q5zkRpnJAn7%2FuHmpcHqJx5DwfYFpfVg9A%2FkvQ7XlY%2BIokU7pZW0rzllYibv1XTiFpfX0Xghkrm6P%2BuUOyw%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW"}]. Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. : Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Only two have been found. Paperback. Fortune we all seek! Buy Thea Stilton Graphic Novels #8: The Thea Sisters and the Secret Treasure Hunt (Hardback) at the lowest price in . Condition: New. 1982 Paperback first edition in good conditions (see photos). Current price is $25.49, Original price is $29.95. And they remained hidden until nowAcross North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels, are buried. Her legacy had been as much a curse as a blessing, so Anastasia Donovan had learned to keep it hidden. Seller Inventory # NewCamp1596874015, Book Description Paperback. The art was too small to really dig deep. Paperback. Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter (2), Buried Treasure You Can Find (Treasure Hunting Text) by Robert Marx MD (2015-02-25). Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. And so the decades-long mystery from the book "The Secret: A Treasure Hunt" lives on, at least in Charleston. FREE Avoid buying it if you can, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2022. The Oak Island Mystery: The Secret of the World's Greatest Treasure Hunt A Treasure Hunt Adventure: Solve clues to find the secret location. According to The Secret 's Amazon page, the 226-page book published in 1982 tells the story of "the Fair People the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures . A first paperback printing of the clue book for the North American treasure hunt game. Brand new Book. Watch. . Though responsible for publishing many childrens books Preisss 1982 project is the one that most people remember him for. This is NOT a quality book there are colour images but they do look like typical over soaked inkjet photos on cheap paper where all detail in the dark areas is completely lost. THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. The whereabouts of their descendants. I should've checked the reviews. Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2022, Enjoyed reading this until I went hunting for them. But when single dad Boone Sawyer swept into her heart, she longed to reveal everything, Featuring Lieutenant Eve Dallas, Remember When blends present-day romance and futuristic suspense in a thrilling two-part novel that combinesthe incomparable talents of two #1 New York Times, Shop Our Holiday Gift Guide & Get Free Shipping on Orders of $40 or More. And they remained hidden until now.Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels, are buried. The Secret - A Treasure Hunt by Sean Kelly, Byron Preiss, Ted Mann - Brand NEW Brand New 3 product ratings $28.32 or Best Offer +$23.79 shipping from Australia Sponsored AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST HALE WOODRUFF HARLEM RENAISSANCE DOCUMENTS VERY RARE Pre-Owned $375.00 Buy It Now Free 3 day shipping Free returns Sponsored Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Preiss, Byron", "Mann, Ted", "Kelly, Sean", Byron Preiss, Preiss; Ted Mann, Mann; Sean Kelly, Kelly. The Secret A Treasure Hunt Paperback Fair People 12 Full-Color Paintings Verses, The Secret A Treasure Hunt by Byron Preiss Paperback Book in English, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt by Byron Preiss (English) Paperback Book, Sean Kelly; Ted Mann: The Secret: A Treasure Hunt. Condition: NEW. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. The Secret - A Treasure Hunt by Byron Preiss - 1982 First Edition! : Secret: A Treasure Hunt (Paperback) Byron Preiss, Ted Mann, Sean Kelly Published by ibooks Inc, United States (2015) ISBN 10: 1596874015 ISBN 13: 9781596874015 New Paperback Quantity: 10 Seller: Book Depository International (London, United Kingdom) Rating Seller Rating: Book Description Paperback. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. A TREASURE HUNT ADVENTURE: Solve clues to find the secret location. , ISBN-10 *Description: And they remained hidden until now.Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels, are buried. But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. Seller Inventory # 9781596874015, Book Description Paperback. The Secret is a field guide to them all.Many "armchair treasure hunt" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. The Secret . The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full colour paintings and verses of The Secret. In The Secret, she explains with simplicity the law that is governing all lives, and offers the knowledge of how to create - intentionally and effortlessly - a joyful life. With them came their precious jewels . Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. He spent a year or so traveling around the country, burying small ceramic boxes two feet underground. What is The Secret a Treasure Hunt by Byron Preiss? Paperback. Paperback. The 1982 treasure hunt book, The Secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. . Condition: New. We know the author has passed but his fans expect better and as a printing company should have more pride in what they do. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum. The Secret. Paperback. Since 1982, only two of the 12 casques have been recovered. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. ST. PETERSBURG Nearly 40 years ago, New York author Byron Preiss published "The Secret," a book with paintings like fairy tales and cryptic verses that double as clues in a treasure hunt he created for 12 keys to be turned in for gems. Yet The Secret is much more than that. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The Secret is a field guide to them all.Many "armchair treasure hunt" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box . The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Steals a lot of the magic. Yet The Secret is much more than that. It contained 12 paintings and 12 verses. Just my opinion. The Secret is a field guide to them all. The Secret is a treasure hunt started by Byron Preiss in 1982. The Secret: Preiss, Byron, Mann, Ted, Kelly, Sean: 9781596874015: Amazon.com: Books Books Humor & Entertainment Puzzles & Games $25.49 List Price: $29.95 Details Save: $4.46 (15%) FREE delivery Monday, December 19 Or fastest delivery Friday, December 16. Each cask contains a key to be redeemed for a valuable gemstone. The book was privately published and is extremely rare. In 1982, while everyone in Britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt was published in America. THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. The previous year, author and publisher Byron Preiss had travelled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. N4: "Treasure Hunt" (1987) is the fourth adventure in the novice (N-) series for AD&D. It was published in January 1987. It was the first AD&D adventure ever to present general rules for 0-level characters. A misaligned, poorly produced inkjet printout is what you get. Condition: New. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full-color paintings and verses of THE SECRET. Book. Brand new Book. All of the information you need is here. And they remained hidden until now Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels in 1982 dollars, are buried. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum. : Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People--the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands--fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. It's a wonderful and great challenge. The Secret A Treasure Hunt. Brand New! The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Paperback or Softback. , iBooks; Illustrated edition (January 16, 2015), Language These boxes were buried at secret locations in cities across the United States and Canada that symbolically represent events and peoples that played significant roles in North American history. Please try again. Yet The Secret is much more than that. 5.0. A nationwide treasure hunt has been going on for more than 35 years, and some clues point to Houston's Hermann Park. The Secret: A Treasure Hunt was published in America in 1982. , Item Weight The puzzle-solver won't say much other than that he believes he's located one of the hidden treasures and has part of the box to prove it. ISBN13:9781596874442 What if we told you that, across the United States, there are eight opportunities to find buried treasure? Condition: NEW. This item is printed on demand. Language: English. Seller Inventory # AAZ9781596874015, Book Description Condition: New. The whereabouts of their descendants. Love it. 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