ARTSTAR.COM LAUNCHES ONLINE VERSION OF
REED ELSEVIER'S "WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN ART?"
Over 11,600 of the World's Foremost Artisans are being Portrayed on Internet
New York, NY - March 2, 2000 - Artstar.com, a division of Showstar Online.com, Inc. (OTC BB: ABID), announced today that over 11,600 listings contained in the world-renowned Who's Who in American Art? directory will be put online March 3. The illustrious art directory, which was first published in 1953, is available officially, for the first time, in an online format through Artstar.com. Its hosting on Artstar.com is the first phase of a strategic alliance between the premier art mega-site and Reed Elsevier Inc., a world-leading publisher and information provider.
"Who's Who in American Art? represents the best names from the American art world," said Kenneth Jay Linsner, vice president of Artstar.com. "This world-famous directory is one of the most comprehensive resources available on the art community in North America. By procuring a preferred relationship with Reed Elsevier Inc. it allows visitors to our site a wealth of information that up until now has only been available offline and continues to solidify Artstar.com's position as the place to go for 'Everything Art' online."
The Who`s Who in American Art? provides concise biographies and professional information on a select group of contributors to the visual arts from the United States, Canada and Mexico. It includes artists, administrators, consultants, critics, curators, dealers, historians, educators, lecturers, collectors, librarians and publishers. First published in 1953, the comprehensive art reference includes details on everything from an artist`s education and training, to awards and professional affiliations.
``For the first time, Internet users are now able to access the Who's Who in American Art? directory online through Artstar.com," said publisher Randy Mysel of National Register Publishing. "We are very excited to reach this milestone and look forward to continuing our relationship with Artstar.com."
Inclusion in Who's Who is by nomination only and entrants are selected according to strict criteria. Provisions are being made for nominations to be accepted online at Artstar.com.
In the second phase of its strategic alliance with Reed Elsevier, Artstar.com will also digitize and feature the American Art Directory? online. This is going to be the first time the industry's top resource for librarians and education professionals, students, artists and museum professionals will be available as a reference on the Internet. This second phase will take place later this year.
ABOUT ARTSTAR.COM
Artstar.com is the premier art mega-site for "Everything Art." This is the first site to successfully combine a wealth of art-related content and experiences in one online location featuring: exhibitions, auctions, education programs, appraisal and restoration services, shopping, access to artists, festival information, virtual art galleries, and much more. Artstar.com makes the world of art, antiques, and collectibles available to everyone on the Internet and has something for everyone from the seasoned art collector to the amateur enthusiast. Artstar.com is a division of Showstar Online.com, Inc. Visit the site at artstar.com.
ABOUT SHOWSTAR ONLINE.COM
Showstar Online.com, Inc. (OTCBB: ABID), is a premier developer of Internet websites and e-commerce solutions. The Company has established a unique and scalable e-commerce infrastructure by developing and integrating several leading edge technologies. Showstar will design each of its unique websites to provide information-enriched content that is directed at lucrative vertical target market segments. The Company's flagship website property is Artstar.com.
ABOUT WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN ART?
Who's Who in American Art? is published by National Register Publishing, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reed Elsevier plc (NYSE: RUK, ENL), a world-leading publisher and information provider with principal operations in North America and Europe. The directory provides concise biographies and professional information over 11, 600 contributors to the visual arts from the United States, Canada and Mexico. The comprehensive art reference includes details on everything from an artist's education and training to awards and professional affiliations. First published in 1953, the biennial directory features representatives from all segments of the art world including artists, administrators, critics, curators, dealers, historians, educators, lecturers, collectors, librarians and publishers.
ABOUT REED ELSEVIER
More information on Reed Elsevier can be found at reed-elsevier.com.
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