Our aim is to bring you a provocative mix of visual art, literature and commentary from artists, writers, and musicians who are currently working in “real life”, “Second Life”, or, in some cases, both. We think there will be much more of such crossing between worlds as artists of all kinds continue to experiment with new media and new ways of reaching a worldwide audience. We also intend to include articles on the extensive and continuously growing Second Life arts scene, for the benefit of those not familiar with its richness.