A presentation by

Alberto Toso Fei (Venice)
and
Timothy "Speed" Levitch (New York)

In collaboration with the Italian Trade Commission

This event was part of the BookExpo America's New York Book Week public "main stage" author programs.

Read a great book while you walk the charming streets of Venice to solve mysteries that let you continue reading. Go on an adventure through the legends and secrets of the Serenissima and soak up the spirit of the city of canals as you search for the magical Chinese scepter that Marco Polo brought to Venice at the end of the thirteenth century. All this and more in Venice: The Ruyi, the extraordinary treasure hunt where challenges and clues make the city and its timeless streets and bridges a mysterious and exciting playing field. The only gadget you need is a mobile phone, in order to communicate with an elusive university professor. Written by Alberto Toso Fei, this edition is part of the WHAIWHAI collection of unconventional city travel guides published by Log607/Marsilio. After this summer, a new gem will be added to this collection: New York: The Peg Leg, by Timothy “Speed” Levitch.

May 27, 2011