I liked the original book better than the movie, but this edition with the illustrations and photos is fabulous! The only downside is that I can't immediately travel to all the sites pictured.

I really like the Da Vinci Code illustrated version. This book has a lot to offer and the pictures help explain a story that can be rather deep for some readers. If purchasing the book, I highly recommend the illustrated version.

The Da Vinci Code uses meticulous research in creating a fictional Holy Grail trail. This book uses a wealth of historical documents and ancient evidence to support its controversial theories and I highly recommend it. Also highly recommended are two other fine Grail books, one non-fiction and the other fiction, and both are by Michael Bradley, a renowned Grail expert who served as a researcher for the Da Vinci Code movie. Bradley's Swords at Sunset is a non-fiction work that also traces the Grail to North America, primarly Niagara Ontario and Vermont state; while his fictional novel, The Magdalene Mandala is a wonderfully written thriller with a twisting plot that moves at break-neck speed. It also has well drawn characters and in the view of many is superior to the Da Vince Code. For anyone like me with a growing interest in the Grail, do yourself a favour and check out the Da Vinci Code; Swords at Sunset and The Magdalene Mandala, which sent my heart pounding. These are three very good books.

Stans the man whos not the man how convinced the man its Dan! Stand the man who beat the man and the man you know is well. Hells the well that beat the sell that sells the soul at least. If you can't you shant, and you can or must. Adjust. The love. The dove. KKK is the con. Who shot JFK? Who is JK? I am Venom, I am Vile, I am Voldermort???

I realize that it is extremely difficult to look past everything that has been written and discussed about this film (lawsuits, documentaries, tv shows, etc...), but it cannot be denied that this book is gripping and entertaining. I certainly did not go into this book a "virgin" (no pun intended) of what the subject matter is, nor the general plot. With that, I was still surprised by how captivated I was. This is a testament (again, not meant as a pun) to the writing of Dan Brown. I would also highly recommend purchasing this book in the Special Illustrated Edition. The pictures really hit home the setting and enhance the experience. Enjoy..........