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Visitors to the family-friendly publisher's special feature (which can be found athttp://www.arcamax.com/news /story/1022/76271/691709 ) will find a wide range ofinformation on the film, including historical topics, opinion pieces, and news onthe effects of the film's release worldwide.
ArcaMax Editor Hugh Spain says, "Everyone is curious about this movie, no matter howthey feel about it personally. We want to give people the information they'relooking for in every respect -- not only what's going on surrounding the release,but also historical and critical views."
These critical views include what may be the most interesting to readers: religiousissues raised in the book and film, and whether they have any basis in truth. Alsoaddressed are non-religious claims such as historical and artistic analyses, andallegations of plagiarism in reference to the earlier book, "Holy Blood, HolyGrail."
For those interested in more objective views of the history behind the story, thesection also features in-depth articles on three of the famous works of art featuredin "The Da Vinci Code": "The Last Supper," "Madonna of the Rocks," and "Mona Lisa." Also addressed are their relations to the book, and claims made both within thestory and by scholars and conspiracy theorists elsewhere.
Fans of the original book who like games can test their knowledge with a quiz onLeonardo da Vinci's art, or try one of the many games and brain teasers featured onthe ArcaMax Web site. Also available are free classic books from the ArcaMax BookClub, where subscribers can read a chapter a day of the King James Bible, acollection of Holy Grail legends, and hundreds of other classic books.
The site is also updated regularly with entertainment and headline news dealing withthe film's release, including reviews, public response, and celebrity news andinterviews.
Spain adds that the film "has become a big deal in a very short time. There's a lotof different opinion in the media right now, and people in general are fascinatedwith it right now for a variety of reasons. We want to inform both people who arestill deciding whether to see it, and existing fans who are interested in readingmore about the history."
ArcaMax Publishing offers a full Entertainment News section and free ezine (e-mailnewsletter), as well as daily comics such as "Garfield" and "B.C.," interactivegames, and a searchable database of recipes. For more information or to subscribe,visit http://www.arcamax.com .
