I received my copy of Peter’s wonderful book about PuzzleBoxes, of course you can see more about it below but I opted to wait until this version which features a cool lock created by Shane Hales!
Shane is a Master Locksmith who hails from England and knows a thing or two about locking mechanisms.
This locking mechanism is very cool, and takes a bit of sleuthing to reveal its secrets, very well done indeed!
I should add that shipping from Pelikan was top notch as well, it was very carefully packed and arrived in perfect condition, be sure to drop by and pick up a copy!
Peter Hajek wrote about it:
“The richly illustrated hardback book covers the history of boxes with secret opening; their flourishing at the turn of the 19th and 20th Century in England, Japan and Switzerland; the work of the three pioneers of puzzle box art – Wood, Chambers and Kamei; and the greatest achievements of modern masters currently active in Japan, America, Europe and Australia. There are also sections on puzzle box secrets, puzzle locks, and the current 'puzzle scene'.”
Note:
‘This is an edition of the book by Peter Hajek, described on its own page, locked with a trick lock by Shane Hales.’
Kevin Sadler wrote about it:
This beautiful book by Professor Hajek is a Tour de force production with beautiful pictures and should be thought of as THE DEFINITIVE history and analysis of all the puzzle world has to offer on the subject of puzzle boxes. It covers puzzles both old and new, European, American and traditional Japanese as well as the wonderful creations by the Karakuri Group. There are even puzzles discussed which I can justify owning as not traditionally thought of as boxes. This is not something for your bookshelf – it is something to keep on your coffee table to refer to regularly. Later this month a version will be released with a locking mechanism designed and made by Shane Hales. This will be limited in number and I hope that I can get a copy when they come out.”
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