ArcheBooks Completes Negotiation For The Korean Rights to 'A Beginner's Guide to Second Life'
(PRWEB) June 28, 2007 -- ArcheBooks Publishing (www.archebooks.com) announced today negotiations were completed for the Korean distribution of their best selling instructional guide "A Beginner's Guide to Second Life" by v3Image. The Amo Agency based in Seoul, Korea, pursued ArcheBooks at the direction of the CEO of Second Life Korea with the directive to secure the rights as soon as possible. The Amo Agency has relationships with many US and UK publishers, including such noted firms as John Wiley & Sons, National Geographic, Octopus Publishing Group and many more.
Second Life, the fastest growing 3D game on the Internet, currently exceeds 7.4MM sign ups, and should expand to more than 10MM residents by year end. Current acceptance Second Life throughout the real World is the primary factor as to why ArcheBooks is evaluating additional offers for International Licensing. The International community is essential to the sustained acceptance and growth of the virtual universe.
"A Beginner's Guide to Second Life" has achieved tremendous success since its release early this year. Robert Gelinas, ArcheBooks Publisher, stated, "We have been very happy with the sales to date and have been amazed at the growth of eBook sales." Mr. Gelinas continued, "The eBook sales of A Beginner's Guide have been exceptional and validates the power of the Internet to deliver immediate gratification to those who desire it."
Ms. Maryann (Szostak) Wolf, the primary author, expressed satisfaction that there has been such success and acceptance. Ms. Wolf said, "The experience has been incredibly rewarding, I have been contacted by Second Life residents from all parts of the world." Additionally, she stated, "I can't believe that something that began as a family project is going to be distributed in so many foreign languages."
About ArcheBooks Publishing -- the archetype of 21st century publishing -- is an innovator in premium hardcover original fiction and historical works, offering the best in Mystery-Suspense, Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Women's Fiction, Historicals, Contemporary, Humor, Self-Help, and YA. ArcheBooks Publishing continues its founders' revolutionary approach towards business development, and their belief in the continuous evolving role the Internet plays in future business models. With their expansion into the Instructional Guide segment ArcheBooks can more fully address the newest opportunities being created.
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