Hidden Wonders of the World
A seek-and-find adventure through the world’s most iconic destinations
From Blue Star Press
Releases September 8, 2026
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Hidden Wonders of the World, a one-of-a-kind seek-and-find book featuring 20 intricately detailed artworks inspired by the world’s most iconic travel destinations. Created by renowned miniature artist Blake Gore, each scene is a masterpiece of hidden surprises, challenging your eyes and mind while transporting you across the globe.
From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene canals of Venice, every page invites you to explore breathtaking locations packed with tiny secrets waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re hunting for a mischievous monkey in the Amazon or a lost passport in Paris, Hidden Wonders transforms sightseeing into a game of discovery.
Perfect for puzzle lovers, travel enthusiasts, and art aficionados alike, this beautifully illustrated book is a celebration of wanderlust and wonder. The book also includes a beautifully crafted, wooden camera-shaped magnifying glass for an extra layer of fun.
About the Illustrator
Blake Gore is a self-taught artist, which is a polite way of saying he’s making it up as he goes. Before turning full-time artist, Blake spent fifteen years investing in the lives of university students without drawing a single doodle. Then, at age 37, he accepted a one-inch-a-day drawing challenge on social media. As you can see, it got a little out of hand.
Since then, his work has been exhibited and collected around the world (though a few collectors may have just thought they were buying stamps). Along the way, he’s collaborated with brands like Monopoly, BLICK Art Materials, Strathmore Paper, and Sakura of America.
Blake lives with his family in Southwest Virginia’s New River Valley, where you’ll usually find him hunched over a table, creating art that requires both monk-like patience and excellent vision insurance. His tiny drawings invite you to slow down, reconsider the idea that bigger is better, and remember that the greatest revelations often come in the smallest packages, assuming, of course, you can actually spot them.