Beautifully designed and gorgeously illustrated, this immersive,
puzzle-like exploration of the history and psychology of mazes and
labyrinths evokes the spirit of Choose Your Own Adventure, the textual
inventiveness of Tom Stoppard, and the philosophical spirit of Jorge
Luis Borges.
Labyrinths are as old as humanity, the proving grounds of heroes, the
paths of pilgrims, symbols of spiritual rebirth and pleasure gardens for
pure entertainment. Henry Eliot leads us on a twisting journey through
the world of mazes, real and imagined, unraveling our ancient, abiding
relationship with them and exploring why they continue to fascinate us,
from Kafka to Kubrick to the myth of the Minotaur and a quest to solve
the disappearance of the legendary Maze King.
Are you ready to step inside?