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In Other Words
Second Life is the most written-about virtual world. Journalist and
Second Life apologist Wagner James Au has just completed a book about his experiences in the virtual world, titled "The Making of Second Life" (Collins).
One of the more interesting recent books is "I, Avatar" (New Riders) by Mark Stephen Meadows. It takes an almost postmodern look at what is, probably, a very postmodern phenomenon. Like Guest, he doesn't limit himself to
Second Life, but sees that world as the one rife with theoretical meaning and blurring the lines between selves.
"Second Lives: A Journey through Virtual Worlds" is published by Random House. This review is based on a copy purchased by the writer.
Want more of Troy S. Goodfellow's Print-Screen column? Check out his reviews of the film "
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale" and the novel "
Mass Effect: Revelations."