***MAJOR UPGRADE TO ANCIENT/MEDIEVAL HISTORY TIMELINE***
***ORIGINS OF MYTHOLOGY FOR WINDOWS 95***
***THE GREAT GODDESS IN INDIA AND TIBET FOR WINDOWS 95***
***CLASSIC BATTLESHIPS RELEASED!***
***TRAINS 1 FOR WIN 3.1+ AND WINDOWS 95***
INTRODUCTION
Reality Software is a small company whose husband and
wife team is devoted to the publication of two product lines.
We publish quality E-Books for DOS and Windows in
ancient/medieval history and the history of religion. These books
represent original, scholarly research and are designed for
thinking adults. They are an attempt at original synthesis from the
literature and some of the writing is at journal level. They are
definitely not school-oriented software nor New Age fluff.
Reality Software also publishes a large series of Windows
image collections/media albums and screen savers that feature a)
historical transportation photography and b) original
computer art whose themes are mythic and visionary. Each image
is royalty free in the registered versions of this software.
All Windows E-Books come with Replica, an application
independent viewing system that bypasses the need for a word
processor. Full instructions are included and the software is
very user friendly.
For those of you who may be interested in our products
and do not have a high-end Windows system, notice that several
E-Books are available with a superb document viewing interface
for DOS (BigText) that in the latest version (1.3) incorporates
graphics to produce illustrated electronic books. We offer a
money back guarantee: if you do not find a book captivating and
interesting, return your disk(s) for a full-no questions-asked,
refund. Assume all disks are high density.
Ten publications in our series of Windows media
albums and screen savers featuring archival transportation
photography have been released. Three volumes feature images
scanned from our private collection of 19th century steam
locomotives. The other publications feature images of electric locomotives, tall ships, classic sail boats, classic battleships,
early bicycles and early trolleys. All images are scanned from our personal collection of rare photographs. The photos are quite rare
and in many cases are single prints made by early photographers and collectors. With a handful of exceptions, none have ever been
published before in any medium and then only many decades ago at
very low resolution. Each photo has been meticulously restored to
repair negative and print damages while maintaining the historical integrity of the image. Each graphic image in v1.2+ and v1.5 of these publications is 24 bit and royalty free to registered users. Whatever historical data we can reliably ascertain about each photo is included as a text file.
Four volumes in our Windows screen saver series of original
visionary art have been released. 1) Fifteen original computer
paintings explore the theme of Mythic Bears. 2) Fifteen original
computer paintings explore the Epiphanies of the Neolithic
Goddess. 3) Fifteen original computer paintings developed with
fractals express images of Cosmic Creation. 4) Fifteen original
computer paintings explore relationships with Sacred Animals.
The shareware versions of each screen saver contain three
images, the registered versions fifteen. There is no duplication
among the collections. Each graphics file in v1.2 of these
publications is 24 bit, 16 million color, and royalty free to
registered users. At a cost of $1 or less per image, such a license
is a bargain. Stock photography agencies typically charge $100 or
more per image for commercial licenses.
Of immediate concern to the graphics design and multimedia
industries, is a major expansion of Now Corbis which is owned by
Microsoft. Now Corbis holds an enormous library of stock photos with
plans to triple its inventory in the near future. Corbis intends to
sell one time licenses for each image and employs five intellectual property lawyers to write contracts with clients. I quote Mark Daniel, manager of sales. "We have not been selling an image for less than $100, and we also have sold an image up to $5,000. Normally, they [one-time reproduction licenses] are $200 to $400 an image." In October 1995, Now Corbis purchased the Bettman Archive, a well known library of more
than 16 million digitized images in the Fine Arts. Other agreements
have since followed including license to reproduce in digital media
the photographs of Ansel Adams.
Realize, that if you are a graphics designer or multimedia
developer, this is the playing field now and for the foreseeable
future. While Reality Software can only develop image collections
built around specialized themes, if you can use our products, we
offer the most inexpensive license in the industry: $1 per image for
a lifetime royalty free license. And you will not have to talk to a
lawyer. We wish to share our knowledge and creativity with you at
the lowest cost possible.
Reality Software also offers image restoration services:
contact us at one of our many addresses listed below. We can
often produce a nearly invisible repair of the problems caused by
such damages as water or ink stains, and rips or tears in prints or
negatives. We can also restore an appropriate contrast level and
resolution to seriously faded images. If the image does not exist
as computer media, we will scan it for you before beginning
restoration. An example of our restoration work can be seen at
our Web site on the Historic Transportation and Visionary Art
Page.
We also produce electronic catalogs for business, artists
and photographers and offer two templates. You can evaluate either
approach by downloading 1) any of our Media Album/ScreenSavers and
2) our multimedia catalog: catdemo2.zip from our Web site. Consider
the presentation and the very low cost compared to traditional paper catalogs with photos that must be mailed. A high quality, professional presentation of your product and creativity is now very affordable.
E-BOOK PUBLICATIONS: WINDOWS 3.1+ and WINDOWS 95
1) Explore the Origins of Mythology with hunter/gatherers
in the Upper Paleolithic and Native Americans in the Amazon.
Available as an illustrated version for either WIN 3.1+ (v1.51)
or WIN 95 (v1.52) that utilizes Replica; or for DOS as v1.3. Have
you ever wondered how it all began? Major references include the
work of Alexander Marshak and shamanic practices among peoples of
the Amazon.
2) The White Goddess in Neolithic Old Europe is an
in-depth study of the archeology, artifacts, iconography and
ritual of the Goddess religion of Neolithic Europe. The material
is based extensively on the breakthrough work of Marija Gimbutas.
Several hypotheses are presented about iconography and metaphor
which are drawn from realms as diverse as evolutionary biology
and the marine zoology of megafauna in the dark abyss of the deep
ocean. Version 1.1 available for DOS only as ASCII text files.
3) Early Myth and The Goddess in Ancient China is a
discussion of the feminine in Shang and Chou Dynasty myth and
the central role played by the Myth of the Sacred Mulberry Tree
(Fu Sang). Extensive use is made of the various latest archeology
research and analysis of early texts. There are extensive
discussions of early Chinese and Manchu shamanism and their
possible commonalities with Western metaphor. Available for both
DOS (v1.3) and Replica for Windows (v1.51).
4) Early Myth and Amaterasu in Neolithic and Medieval
Japan is a deep exploration of the earliest Japanese mythology
and ritual with an emphasis upon the origins and life of the
Sun Goddess, Amaterasu. Extensive use is made of the two eighth
century mythological histories: the Kojiki and Nihongi. Shinto,
kami and shamanism are discussed in depth. Biographies are
included for several important female rulers of Japan who may
well be manifestations of Amaterasu. The mythology and bear
ritual of the Ainu are examined for insights that might reveal
the sacred feminine. Available for both DOS (v1.3) and Replica
for Windows (v1.51).
5) Our book on disk about The White Goddess In Eire,
Britain, Wales and Gaul was revised in 1993 and is available
for DOS (BigText) as v1.2. Explore the multiplex Goddess in
Britain, Eire, Wales and Gaul. Boudicca's reign and her revolt
against Rome and the Welsh epics are explored in some detail.
If you ever wished to separate New Age nonsense from the 'real'
historical myths, this book is for you.
6) An E-book about he Great Goddess in India and
Tibet, is also available with the latest version of the superb
document viewing interface for DOS (BigText) which is illustrated
(v1.3), and for WIN 3.1+ (v1.51) or WIN 95 (v.1.52). This study
contains considerable detail about tantra; gnosticism; the sacred
horse ritual; the saga of the doomsday mare; the first appearance,
near demise and then resurgence of the Goddess in India; and
Tara - the White and Green Goddess of Tibet.
8) World Art History Trivia Game v1.0 is the ultimate world
art history education. It is presented as an enjoyable Trivia game
for DOS. The content level is aimed at thinking adults: this is not
school-oriented software. Art from all over the globe, past and
present, is related to historical, mythological and cultural beliefs
and is presented as true-false or multiple choice questions. You can
browse the data base before beginning play and choose to match wits
against the computer or your friends. Enjoy this deep exploration of
tribal cultures and high civilizations, past and present.
9) Our exceptional Historical TimeLine covers Ancient and
early Medieval history for the period 12,000 B.C. to 900 A.D. and
emphasizes the history of religion. It is only available for Windows
3.1+ as TimeLine v5.0. There are literally hundreds of line items
which include information found in no other timeline and there
is a vast increase in the data from previous versions. The database
is divided into four culture regions: Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean region; India and Tibet and China and Japan.
Version 5 is a major upgrade in which the interface has been
completely revised. The user is presented with a interactive
spreadsheet containing many pages which may be easily accessed by clicking on tabs along the bottom of the screen. Attractive,
customized printouts are easily produced as well.
HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION IMAGE ALBUMS AND SCREEN SAVERS:
WINDOWS 3.1+ and WINDOWS 95
1) Trains 1: 19th Century Locomotives Vol.1 v1.5 is a
unique and fascinating collection of early locomotives scanned
from rare photographs as described above. The highlight of this
collection is a photograph taken in the yard of a locomotive
manufacturing company. This product is published as a media album
and screen saver for Windows and is distributed on a HD disk. The
registered version allows a user to make a royalty free, 24 bit
graphic file of each image.
2) Trains 2: 19th Century Locomotives Vol.2 v1.2 features
fifteen all different, rare images of 19th century locomotives.
The highlight of this collection is an extraordinary photograph
of a narrow gauge logging locomotive with crew taken in a swamp
in Georgia. This product is published as a media album and screen
saver for Windows and is distributed on a HD disk. The registered
version allows a user to make a royalty free, 24 bit graphic file
of each image.
3) Trains 3: 19th Century Locomotives Vol.3 v1.2
continues this series with fifteen all different rare images of
19th century locomotives. This group includes a fine portrait
of a Climax logging locomotive and a photo of a famous accident
where a Boston & Lowell R.R. train derailed and slid into a river
in 1888. This product is published as a media album and screen
saver for Windows and is distributed on a HD disk. The registered
version allows a user to make a royalty free, 24 bit graphic file
of each image.
4) Electric Trains v1.2 features fifteen all different
scarce images of vintage electric work and passenger locomotives
from the 1920's and 1930's. Most of the engines represent
railroads of the midwest United States. This product is
distributed on a HD disk as a media album and screen saver for
Windows. The registered version allows each user to make royalty
free, 24 bit graphics files of each image.
5) Trolleys 1: Vintage Trolleys Vol.1 v1.2 features fifteen
all different, scarce images of vintage trolleys dating from the
last years of the 19th century through the 1940's. The
highlight of this collection is an open passenger car from the
late 19th century photographed beside a cemetery in Bangor, Maine.
This product is distributed on a HD disk as a media album and
screen saver for Windows. The registered version allows you to make
royalty free, 24 bit graphics files of each image.
6) Trolleys 2: Vintage Trolleys Vol.2 v1.2 features fifteen
all different, scarce images of vintage trolleys dating from the last
years of the 19th century through the 1940's. The highlight of
this collection is a turn-of-the-century photo of two open
passenger cars from which young people are disembarking at Salisbury
Beach, New Hampshire. This product is distributed on a HD disk as a media album and screen saver for Windows. The registered version allows you to make royalty free, 24 bit graphics files of each image
7) Tall Ships 1: v1.2 features fifteen rare images from the
great age of sail. Great schooners, brigs and other vessels are featured
at the dock and under full sail. The highlight of this collection is a
very special photo of the launch of a five masted schooner at
Waldoboro, Maine, our home town. This product is distributed on a HD disk as a media album and screen saver for Windows. The registered version allows you to make royalty free, 24 bit graphics files of each image
8) Classic Sailboats v1.2a features fifteen rare images of small, often privately owned, sailboats which reflect designs from the first half of this century. Several of the boats pictured are from mid-coast Maine. This product is distributed on a HD disk as a media album and screen saver for Windows. This product is distributed on a HD disk as a media album and screen saver for Windows. The registered version allows you to make royalty free, 24 bit graphics files of each image
9) Classic Battleships v1.2 features fifteen scarce
images of monitors, armored cruisers and battleships c.1885 -
1910. Among the images is the "Texas" the first U.S. battleship;
the monitor "Puritan" and the wreck of the Battleship "Maine" in Havana
harbor, 1898. This product is distributed on a HD disk as a media album
and screen saver for Windows. The registered version allows you to make
royalty free, 24 bit graphics files of each image
10) Early Bicycles v1.2a features fifteen rare images of early
bicycles c. 1885-1915 with their owners and/or riders, some of
whom are children. Photos of antique bicycles are quite scarce.
This product is published on one HD disk as a media album and
Windows screen saver. The registered version allows you to make
royalty free, 24 bit graphics files of each image.
VISIONARY ART MEDIA ALBUMS AND SCREEN SAVERS (PC WINDOWS 3.1+)
1) Mythic Bears v1.2 features fifteen visionary-mythic
paintings of bears in which aspects of transformation and myth are
explored. Included are five paintings derived from rare photos of
the Ainu Bear Ritual, last practiced on the northern Japanese
Island of Hokkaido in the 1920's. This product is distributed on
two HD disks as a Windows media album and screen saver. All graphic
and text items in the album can be printed. Each 24 bit image is
royalty free to registered users.
2) Epiphanies of the Goddess v1.2 features fifteen visionary-
mythic paintings which are original computer art. The symbolism of
the Neolithic Goddess is explored in an extraordinary series
whose imagery partakes of a transcendental vision in which you
will see mythic metaphor that speak to both the past and present.
The text files that accompany each image explore animal myths from
a variety of cultures, past and present, as they partake of the divine
feminine epiphany. This product is distributed on two HD disks as
a Windows media album and screen saver. All graphic and text items
in the album can be printed. Each 24 bit image is royalty free to
registered users.
3) Images of Creation v1.2 features fifteen visionary images
developed with fractals that explore Cosmic Creation. The metaphor
of dynamic life force is explored through a series of beautiful
computer paintings that are both mythic and contemplative. The text
files that accompany each image explore cosmological myths and creation
symbolism in a variety of cultures, past and present. This product is
distributed on two HD disks as a Windows media album and screen saver.
All graphic and text items in the album can be printed. Each 24
