rich of tips and useful comments about truly carioca habits, sense of fashion, and way of life in general this light reading is ideal for a first sight into local day-to-day coolness.

published by Ediçoes de Janeiro for graffiti and arts lovers, one truly unique book is 'Zé Ninguém' - depicting graffiti and using street art to tell the story of a fictional character by the same name in coming book-style.

new-yorker artist 'alberto serrano', known as 'tito' painted on hundreds of walls around rio de janeiro the character Zé Ninguém in various situations, then photographed the entire body of work and published the graffiti in the correct order in a critically-acclaimed book.

the artist's website is available on this link, while the book can be bought through this page by livraria travessa or found in local bookstores.