![]() ![]() Gascoigne devotes a good third of the book to "case histories": examinations of many of the 'Masqueraders', as dedicated treasure-hunters were known, and their various theories and idiosyncrasies. We see how Williams designed the riddle, the events of the publishing, and the ensuing publicity. ![]() Gascoigne gives us insight into the unique mind of Williams, from his upbringing to his early career, and to the meeting that led to the book's development. The hunt lasted more than two years, and Gascoigne - the only man besides Williams to know the hare's resting place - is therefore perfectly positioned to tell 90% of this tale. What a great read! In 1979, Kit Williams released "Masquerade", his phenomenally successful picture book: a book which hid in its pages the location of a buried golden hare. ![]()
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