Dan Brown
Dan Brown is the author of numerous #1 bestselling novels, including The Da Vinci Code, which has become one of the best selling novels of all time as well as the subject of intellectual debate among readers and scholars. Brown’s novels are published in 52 languages around the world with 200 million copies in print.
In 2005, Brown was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine, whose editors credited him with “keeping the publishing industry afloat; renewed interest in Leonardo da Vinci and early Christian history; spiking tourism to Paris and Rome; a growing membership in secret societies; the ire of Cardinals in Rome; eight books denying the claims of the novel and seven guides to read along with it; a flood of historical thrillers; and a major motion picture franchise.”
The son of a mathematics teacher and a church organist, Brown was raised on a prep school campus where he developed a fascination with the paradoxical interplay between science and religion. These themes eventually formed the backdrop for his books. He is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he later returned to teach English before focusing his attention full time to writing.
Brown is currently at work on a new book as well as the Columbia Pictures film version of his most recent novel.
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Novels
In this riveting new thriller, Brown returns to his element and has crafted his highest-stakes novel to date.
Fact: In 1991, a document was locked in the safe of the director of the CIA. The document is still there today.
The Illuminati has surfaced to carry out its legendary vendetta against its most hated enemy... the Catholic Church.
The NSA's invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, sending shock waves through the corridors of power.
News
Inferno was recently featured in a number of Turkish articles, which discuss Dan's writing process and Robert Langdon's quest through Istanbul.
Inferno was recently featured in a number of Turkish articles, which discuss the release of Dan's latest thriller, his writing process, and Robert Langdon's hunt through Istanbul.Links to each article can be found below: Aktüel, Habertürk, Hürriyet Daily News, Milliyet, and Vatan Kitap.
Dan visits NPR's Weekend Edition
Dan discusses the joys of research and the lengths to which he must go to keep inquiring parties off the trail of his next novel.
Dan stopped by NPR's Weekend Edition to talk with Scott Simon about the joys of research, why he writes novels, and how he creates such sinister characters. Dan said, "In any novel, you would hope that the hero has someone to push back against ... I find the most interesting villains [are] those who do the right things for the wrong reasons, or the wrong things for the right reasons — either one is interesting. I love the gray area between right and wrong."
To hear more, visit NPR by clicking here.
Dan Brown visits Ireland and "lifts the lid on his bestseller secrets"
Following his appearance at the Dublin Writers Festival, Brown stopped by Eason on O'Connell Street where he sat down for an interview with Independent Ireland and met 15 lucky fans.
Following his appearance at the Dublin Writers Festival, Brown stopped by Eason on O'Connell Street where he sat down for an interview with Independent Ireland and met 15 lucky fans who got their own opportunity to ask the author about his inspiration and writing style.
To watch the interview and read the full article, click here.
Dan takes 10 questions from Time Magazine
Dan sits down with Time's Belinda Luscombe to discuss Inferno, transhumanism, and Damien Hirst.
Dan sits down with Time's Belinda Luscombe to discuss Inferno, transhumanism, and Damien Hirst.
To read the full article, please click here.
WSJ Reveals "Dan Brown's Secret to Keeping Secrets"
The Wall Street Journal's Alexandra Alter joins Lunch Break to discuss details from her interview with Dan.
The Wall Street Journal's Alexandra Alter joins Lunch Break to discuss details from her interview with Dan. They review research for Inferno and the great lengths Dan must go to to keep copycats and spoilers off his trail.
To read the full article, please click here.
People Magazine Goes Inside Langdonia
People Magazine took a first-hand look at Dan Brown's home, touring the secret passages, mysterious symbols, and expansive library that make up what Dan calls his "Fortress of Gratitude."
People Magazine took a first-hand look at Dan Brown's home, touring the secret passages, mysterious symbols, and expansive library that make up what Dan calls his "Fortress of Gratitude."Describing the house, editor and friend Jason Kaufman says, "It's like stepping into the pages of a Dan Brown novel."
To read the full article, click here.
Bertrand Editora to release Inferno on July 10th!
Having released Dan's previous novels on eBook on Monday, Bertrand Editora have just announced that the Portuguese edition of Inferno will hit bookstores on July 10th.
Library Journal Raves about Inferno!
"Brown delivers an amazing and intense read that arguably is the best Langdon thriller to date...a well-written thriller with jaw dropping twists...The king of the historical thriller is back"
"Brown delivers an amazing and intense read that arguably is the best Langdon thriller to date...a well-written thriller with jaw dropping twists...The king of the historical thriller is back"
To read the full review, please click here
Media
VIDEO
Dan Brown at Lincoln Center: Q&A - Codes & Inferno
Excerpt from "An Evening of Codes, Symbols, and Secrets" at Lincoln Center, NY. Dan Brown responds to questions fans submitted via Facebook, Twitter, email, and mail.
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VIDEO
Dan joins Morning Joe to discuss "Inferno," Robert Langdon, and his writing process.
VIDEO
Planeta Releases Inferno Book Trailer
Libros de Planeta releases the Spanish book trailer for INFERNO.
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Films
Uncovering evidence of the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati also uncovers a deadly threat to the existence of the secret organization’s most despised enemy: the Catholic Church.
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/angelsdemons/
The team behind the global phenomenon The Da Vinci Code returns for the highly successful Angels & Demons, based upon the bestselling novel by Dan Brown. Tom Hanks reprises his role as Harvard religious expert Robert Langdon, who once again finds that forces with ancient roots are willing to stop at nothing, even murder, to advance their goals. Ron Howard again directs the film, which is produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and John Calley. The screenplay is by Akiva Goldsman and David Koepp. Featuring Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgård, Pierfrancesco Favino, Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Armin Mueller-Stall.
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It begins with a spectacular murder in the Louvre Museum. All clues point to a covert religious organization that will stop at nothing to protect a secret that threatens to overturn 2,000 years of accepted dogma.
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thedavincicode/
Dan Brown's international bestseller comes alive in the film The Da Vinci Code, directed by Ron Howard with a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman. Featuring Tom Hanks as symbologist Robert Langdon and Audrey Tautou as cryptologist Sophie Neveu, this heart-racing quest to solve a bizarre murder mystery takes them from France to England and behind the veil of a mysterious ancient society, where they discover a secret protected since the time of Christ. With first-rate performances by Sir Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina and Jean Reno, critics are calling The Da Vinci Code "involving" and "intriguing," "a first rate thriller." Also featuring Jürgen Prochnow and Paul Bettany. Produced by John Calley and Brian Grazer.
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