ArcheBooks Completes Negotiation For The Korean Rights to 'A Beginner's Guide to Second Life'

ArcheBooks Publishing continues to expand it's reach through out the world. The Korean rights to A Beginner's Guide to Second Life have been secured after a brief negotiation. Second Life continues its rapid growth and A Beginner's Guide is considered one of the leading titles addressing the uses of 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."

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