Mazes have been a part of civilization for at least 4,000 years, and
there are more being built now than ever before. What is it about these
magical life-size puzzles that continues to intrigue us?
The idea of the maze taps into so many subconscious notions: the game,
the quest, the spiritual journey. Perhaps this is the key to their
enduring appeal.
This beautifully illustrated book will delight lovers of mazes, acting
as a guide, directory, and puzzle book combined. Specially commissioned
illustrations by Thibaud Hérem represent 60 real and imagined mazes from
around the world, with a bird's eye view of each maze so that readers
can make their own journey. Each maze is also accompanied by a
fascinating and witty short history.