Mystic — Joyce Olson Resnikoff, founder of Olde Mistick Village, will sign her new book about the popular shopping village on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the village duck pond.

Titled "The Real New England Village," the book is published by Buttermilk Channel Press.

The village, which opened 49 years ago, features 40 shops, restaurants, a meetinghouse and a movie theater and is a major tourist attraction. Since then, Resnikoff has become a major player in the local business community.

“I wanted to write this book as a legacy for my family,” said Resnikoff, who still manages the property.

Author William T.S. Butler co-wrote the book with Resnikoff because he felt the story of the village needed to be told.

"No one has written a book about the village and what a community asset it is," he said.

Those who attend can purchase the book, get it signed and ask questions of Resnikoff and Butler.