Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (also rec’d by Gabriel García Márquez) “Simple, suspenseful, and poignant. Of particular interest are the battlefield codes used by the American founding fathers during the Revolutionary War.” -DB From the first Sumerian tablet ciphers to modern-day computer encryption, this illustrated timeline explores hundreds of cryptologic methods in addition to the men and women who developed them. I’m the son of a mathematician and a musician, so the interrelations were right up my alley.” -DBĬodes, Ciphers, & Other Cryptic & Clandestine Communication by Fred Wrixon “This is a phenomenal encyclopedia covering the art, science, history, and philosophy of cryptology. Gödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas Hofstadter “For anyone interested in the interrelation of different sciences and art forms, this book can be used as an eye-opening appetizer, a main course, or a delicious desert. For a deeper look at his process, check out Brown’s Masterclass on the art of writing thrillers. From Steinbeck to Shakespeare, find his recommendations below.
In a reading list for The Week, Brown shared 6 of his all-time favorite reads that explore the interrelations of art, science, language and philosophy. His Robert Langdon series includes high-stakes suspense novels Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code, one of the best-selling books of all time.
Jam-packed with themes of cryptography, conspiracy, and art history, Dan Brown’s wildly popular thrillers have been translated into 57 languages and sold more than 250 million copies worldwide.
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