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A book that is equal parts story, artwork, and legend. Masquerade, written and illustrated by Kit Williams, is no ordinary picture book. First published in 1979, it unfolds as a lyrical, almost dreamlike tale of a hare carrying a moonlit secret across the English countryside. But the real magic lives in the details - every page is filled with exquisitely intricate paintings, layered with symbolism, hidden clues, and quiet riddles waiting to be discovered.
Because Masquerade was never just meant to be read - it was meant to be solved.
Hidden within the illustrations and text were clues to a real buried treasure: a handcrafted, jewel-encrusted golden hare, secretly hidden somewhere in Britain by Williams himself. What followed became one of the most famous literary treasure hunts of the 20th century, captivating thousands of readers who pored over the book in search of the answer. The golden hare was eventually discovered in 1982, but the mystery, beauty, and obsession surrounding the book have never quite faded.
What remains is a piece of cultural history - a book that blurred the line between art, storytelling, and real-world adventure. This collection includes six vintage hardcover editions from the earliest years of publication (1979–1981), each in very good condition and each with its own quiet character, including one with library markings, one printed in Great Britain, and one printed in Italy in English. They are as beautiful to display as they are to leaf through - filled with richly detailed illustrations that feel almost hypnotic in their precision and imagination.
A book for collectors, dreamers, and anyone who loves a good secret.
Photos show internet images of book, not actual copies.
Note: Each printing year/country book option has a different price.
