----------------------------Original message---------------------------- We are trying to purchase some videos on Virtual Reality that would be suitable for teaching undergradutes. Facets Multi-Media offers the following tapes but they are not available for preview. I would appreciate receiving an evaluation of these tapes from anyone who has has them in his/her collection. Other recommendations would also be very welcome. Thank you Brenda MacEachern, Slide Curator Visual Arts Department University of Western Ontario London, Ontario [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: Facets Multi-Media <[log in to unmask]> To: Brenda <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 5:54 PM Subject: Re: Videos on Virtual reality Virtual Reality A compendium presenting an overview of the exciting field of virtual reality. This tape features demonstrations from research laboratories that are at the forefront of this exciting new technology. Discover what the future has in store. 60 mins. Item# VHS:S13902 Price $29.95 Synthetic Pleasures This trippy, critically acclaimed documentary takes you on an around-the-world exploration of such cutting-edge technologies as virtual reality, cyber sex, nootropics and plastic beauty. Features commentaries from late cyberguru Timothy Leary and Jaron Lanier, the "father" of virtual reality. "Fascinating, disturbing and quasi-hallucinogenic, a vitally important film, no matter who you are" (John Anderson, Newsday). Item# VHS:S31547 Price$19.98