Penguin UK (leading publisher of classics in English) in collaboration with Six Authors brought some innovation in Google Maps - a web 2.0 digital collaboration storytelling. Over the course of six weeks, the six authors will write six stories (666? - no, actually there will be a secret 7th story) that you can read using Google Maps. You can follow the stories as they unfold across a map of the world, using the familiar Google Maps interface. Right now there are 4 stories listed, 2 more to come in the following weeks:
- The 21 Steps
- Slice
- Fairy Tales
- Your Place and Mine
- Story no. 5 (not yet posted)
- Story no. 6 (not yet posted)
There's also a competition in place, but this is open to UK residents only (bummer since the prize comprises of books valued at about $40,000):
To enter the competition, read the weekly stories posted on this site. As each story is posted, a new question related to it will appear on this page. When all six stories have been released, you'll be able to submit your answers here. Correctly submitted answers will be put in a hat and a draw will be made to find the winner. Please bear in mind that this prize is more than 25 meters of books – so do think about how and where you might store them!
Prize aside, if you want to read something interactive give it a try.
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