Now, a pen inspired by Da Vinci

The best-selling novel, The Da Vinci Code, inspires US pen-maker Dante Del Vecchio to make a pen worth $1,600.

Best-selling novel and controversial film The Da Vinci Code has inspired top pen maker Dante Del Vecchio to make a new $1,600 (£890) pen, which he is handing out to select celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Visconti, who came up with the idea for the handcrafted pen after reading Dan Brown's book, felt Cannes would be the ideal place to launch it, reported Contactmusic.

The pens have a hidden numbered code that will help solve a riddle, which readers of the book will be familiar with.

Visconti said that the first person who cracks the code would be rewarded with a special prize.

Sharon Stone, Sir Elton John and Sofia Coppola are among the stars to have received the pens.