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by Michael Rymaszewski (Author), Wagner James Au (Author), Cory Ondrejka (Author), Richard Platel (Author), Sara Van Gorden (Author), Jeannette Cézanne (Author), Paul Cézanne (Author), Benjamin BatstoneCunningham (Author), Aleks Krotoski (Author), Celebrity Trollop (Author), Jim Rossignol (Author) "Second Life is a virtual world ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (18 Jan 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0470227753
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470227756
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 18.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 179,294 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Although not a game in the strictest sense of the word, the increasingly popular virtual world of Second Life shares many commonalities with online gaming environments. Libraries interested in Second Life Library 2.0 (http: //infoisland.org) and those serving populations active in virtual environments should pick up a copy of this official, thorough full-color guide. The book walks beginners through getting started in "Second Life" and customizing their avatars; tells them where to go, what to see, and how to define their virtual existence; and ends with a discussion of the future and impact of "Second Life," Its CD contains textures, templates, Avimator animation software, sample animations, videos, and a code for exclusive in-world content. Recommended. ("Library Journal," January 15, 2007)

.".. an excellent job of talking through the history of second life... " ("Trusted Reviews," November 2006)

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In this fully revised and updated Second Edition, you′ll discover the very latest information about living in Second Life—from how to enter the world, get started, and get around, to the many exciting new ways you can earn real–world incomes, meet other residents, and enjoy all there is to do.   Authored by Second Life experts with contributions from Linden Lab employees and Second Life residents, it’s the perfect companion for anyone who wants to create his or her own reality in Second Life. Includes a CD.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Get a life in Second Life, 28 Mar 2007
By David Long (Hampshire, England) - See all my reviews
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This book is excellent if you are new to Second Life. The front half is full of practical tips that will save hours of frustration in-game. I'm not a techie so the sections on scripting and coding passed me by, but overall well worth the time taken to read it.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable, 15 May 2007
By M. Lucchetta "T. Theas" (Angleterre) - See all my reviews
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This book is not only beautiful to look at and beautifully made, it is an absolute must for all those who want to start a Second Life. Packed with inside information and extremely useful tips, it shows you SL from the inside. Don't start without it! You'll discover why it's so important to linger on Help Island, how to make a fabulous avatar, and how to make the most of your new life... for free! Invaluable ressource. :o)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Life in a Hyper-World, 27 Jun 2007
I do strongly recommend this book for it is packed with invaluable advice for the Second Life newcomer. It is perhaps a mark of this books' quality that it has yet to become superceeded as a definitive introduction to Second Life. The downside to this is that despite the fact that it has only been published for a few months much of its content is old - such is the pace of change in Second Life.

Nevertheless it is a superbly crafted publication with great layout and illustrations. Instead of merely acting as an intstruction manual there is also a great deal of background information on subjects such as the history of the development of Second Life, regular Second Lifers anecdotal observations and indepth analysis of successful avatars. Undoubtedly there will be a revised and updated edition but until then this book still manages to serve as the best introduction to the subject.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but doesn't help you get started
Some really good background and context for SL, and some good detailed tips for doing things like creating and finessing your avatar, but I (and a lot of others I met) spent a... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jason Buck

4.0 out of 5 stars Get a life, a second one.
I won't duplicate the info in the Synopsis nearby. A pleasure to handle and read being on good quality gloss paper with coloured illustrations on nearly every page. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2007 by Mr. Brian P. Gilbert

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not so good
The book is not bad, but you have to understand that you only get an overview of Second Life. It may be useful for newbies, but that's all. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2007 by Alejandro Alonso-Puig

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