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Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of their newest guidebook, Secret New York City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, by Rossilynne Culgan.
People around the globe know the story of New York City—or like to think they do. But even lifelong locals will be surprised to discover the little-known facts in Secret New York City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.
Some of these secrets hide in plain sight at the busiest places in the world, like an underground art installation in the middle of Times Square, curious medallions at the Empire State Building, and an eerie witch in Central Park. Others are more obscure, such as a surprisingly delightful rat artwork, a puzzling Scrabble sign, or a nostalgia-packed island escape. In these pages, you’ll also find an abandoned fort, hidden gold, a flock of parrots, a powerful Titanic tribute, and a lucky stump. Consider this book a scavenger hunt to the nation’s biggest city, a guidebook that goes off the beaten path far beyond the reaches of the subway map.
With a heart for adventure and an insatiable curiosity, journalist Rossilynne Skena Culgan serves as your guide to explore the lesser-known side of New York City: a treasure trove of mysteries, obscurities, and hidden history waiting to be unearthed.
Secret New York City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure is available wherever books are sold. Book Details: Secret New York City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, by Rossilynne Culgan, ISBN: 9781681065601, softcover, 6 x 9, 192 pages, $27.00
About the Author
Rossilynne Skena Culgan is a proud New York City transplant who’s finally fulfilling her goal of living in the best city in the world. Fascinated by New York City’s history, quirks, and energy, she’s made writing about the city her full-time job. She works as Things to Do Editor at Time Out New York, and her work has also appeared in Saveur Magazine, Atlas Obscura, Thrillist, Business Insider, Hyperallergic, CBS New York, PIX11 and more. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, Shane, and their cat, Cleocatra. Visit her at rossilynne.com or on social media @rossilynne.
Scheduled Events for Secret New York City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
It is advisable to check with the event venue for confirmation a few days ahead of a book signing or presentation.
Book Signing — Sneak Preview Event
Saturday, September 21, from 4 – 7 p.m.
MoonLab 42
405 W 145th St, New York, NY 10031
(631) 522-4142
Free and open to the public
Presentation and Book Signing — Launch Party
Wednesday, September 25, 7 – 9 p.m.
Time Out Market
55 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(917) 810-4855
Mingle with fellow New Yorkers, play some NYC Bingo, hear a reading from the author, grab a cupcake to celebrate, and buy a book to take home.
Free and open to the public
Book Signing
Thursday, September 26, from 5 – 8 p.m.
Fishs Eddy
889 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Free and open to the public
Presentation and Book Signing
Monday, September 30, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Astoria Bookshop
36-19 30th St, Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 278-2665
Free and open to the public
Presentation and Book Signing
Saturday, October 19, from 1 – 2 p.m.
Poe Cottage
2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 881-8900
Open to the public ($5 admission fee)
Book Signing
Sunday, December 1, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-1611
Free and open to the public
