MULTICOM PUBLISHING PRESENTS 5 NEW CD-ROM RELEASES

CHICAGO, IL--June 3, 1993 -- Multicom Publishing is unveiling their 5 new
titles at the Summer Consumer Electronics Show, Americans in Space,
Astrology Source, Better Homes and Gardens Healthy Cooking, National Parks
of America, and Wines of the World. Multicom titles feature a high degree
of video and multimedia elements. Most are available for both Macintosh
and MPC CD-ROM in one package.

AMERICANS IN SPACE 

Interested in space exploration, have a child that needs to do a report on
space travel, here is a product for you. Americans in Space is a complete
video and photographic history of American manned space flight. Users will
have complete access to historical data, detailed information of projects,
missions and even future space station plans at the touch of their
fingers.

Learn first hand what it is like to actually live in space or to experience
a disaster. Access any space mission and learn more about it by just
entering a project or date.

Americans in Space features more than 500 narrated photographic images and
over an hour of full-motion narrated video. It is definitely your
multimedia ticket to space travel. Americans in Space will be available on
Mac & MPC CD-ROM in Summer '93.

ASTROLOGY SOURCE 

Astrology Source is an innovative and entertaining method of obtaining
astrological information about the user, family, and friends. Just by
entering a date of birth, a world of mysterious astrological information,
charts, photographs, images, and narration is at the users fingertips.
Amaze friends and family with an explanation of their signs'
characteristics, traits, and compatibility with others. Users can
check-out their horoscope, while listening to interesting narration and
music. Astrology Source is designed to provide hours of astrological fun
for the novice or advanced user. Astrology Source will be available on MPC
CD-ROM in Summer '93.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS HEALTHY COOKING 

Enjoy healthy cooking with a name you can trust. Better Homes and Gardens
Healthy Cooking CD contains a "how to" section that provides tips and
techniques for the novice to experienced chef. The user will find over 420
recipes, nearly 100 full motion video clips, and a section illustrating
styles and usage of utensils.

This CD-cookbook will suggest recipes based on ingredients available, or
preparation time, or on calorie, sodium, or cholesterol restrictions. It
will calculate ingredient amounts, create a shopping list, and provide
nutritional information for any given number of servings.

Better Homes and Gardens Healthy Cooking CD also includes full color
photographs of each recipe comprehensive indexing and enjoyable music
matched to the ethnic origin of the recipe. Better Homes and Gardens
Healthy Cooking will be available on Mac & MPC CD-ROM in Summer '93.

NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA 

Planning a vacation, a park enthusiast, or just enjoy the outdoors? Here
for your viewing pleasure is National Parks of America filled with
hundreds of extraordinary photographs by renowned photographer, David
Muench. This is an interactive-directory featuring 230 parks, all with
comprehensive park information. The user may -locate and select a park by
name, geographic location, or by special criteria, such as hiking,
camping, fishing, etc. Once a park has been selected, the user has
complete access to visitor and activity information. Users will be able to
read historical facts, observe weather conditions, view nearly a thousand
full-color photographs, and video. National Parks of America will be
available on Mac & MPC CD-ROM in Summer '93.

WINES OF THE WORLD 

For wine connoisseurs and those that want to be, Wines of the World is the
complete interactive wine reference guide covering the history of wine,
growing regions, the growers' perspectives, and geography from around the
world. Wine making, tasting, characteristics, ranking, cost and much more
is explored in detail. Hundreds of photographs, video, narration, maps,
and text provide users with a multimedia experience which allows them to
learn- about wines and reference them according to type, cost, region,
characteristics etc. This title gives thousands of rankings, tips of how
to evaluate wines yourself, and the ability to store personalized rankings
and comments. Wines of the World will be available on Mac & MPC CD-ROM in
Summer '93.

Multicom's products are distributed exclusively in North America by
Electronic Arts Distribution under its Affiliated Label program.

Multicom Publishing -- (206) 622-5530

Electronic Arts Distribution
1450 Fashion Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94404

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