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The DaVinci Code “Nothing New Under the Sun” How Big is The DaVinci Code? As of May 20th There were over 600 current news stories active. There are over 9.65 million web sites with some material on the DaVinci Code The book has sold over 60 million copies worldwide. The Movie was viewed by nearly 10 million people in the first two days of release. Several dozen books about the DaVinci Code have been produced. What Are The Issues? The DaVinci Code is simply the continuation of the attack on Christianity that began in Matthew 28:11-15. Although novel in its presentation, there is nothing in this novel that has not been presented in the past. But Isn’t This Book Just a Novel? Yes, it is a novel, a work of fiction, more specifically historical fiction. However, very few novels are written with the sole purpose of telling a good story. Why Write a Novel? TO MAKE A POINT! From Miguel de Cervantes and his classic Don Quixote de la Mancha to Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, Toilers of the Sea, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. And Modern works by Steinbeck, Hemingway, Vonnegut, and a host of others. All have used the vehicle of the novel to advance their personal views, beliefs, perspectives, and solutions. And, There is Nothing Wrong With That! Who is Dan Brown? Born June 22, 1964, oldest of three children. His father was a noted mathematician and his mother a teacher of sacred music. Educated at Phillips Exeter Academy and Amherst University. Double major in Spanish and English. Moved to California and Dabbled in Music and Taught at Beverly Hills Preparatory School. Married in 1997 to Blythe (Newlon), 12 years his senior, they have no children. Was a moderately successful writer before the DaVinci Code, now has an annual income of about $76 million. Working on a new novel, The Solomon Key, due out in 2007. Interested in Ciphers, Keys, and Secret Codes, a recurring theme in his works. His upbringing was Christian and he was somewhat active in church as a youth.