For Immediate Release:

CPM PRESS DRAWS ON THE APPEAL OF
THE WORLD OF NARUE

CPM Press set to release the following graphic novel in May - The World of Narue Volume 1, priced at $9.99 (SRP).

New York, NY (January 21, 2004) – The World of Narue, one of the most popular anime series in Japan makes its graphic novel debut in May, just a few weeks after the release of the The World of Narue Anime Test Drive™ DVD and the entire anime series in a Collector’s Series DVD Collection.

The World of Narue Volume 1
Writer and artist: Tomohiro Marukawa. Narue is an adorable schoolgirl with a secret. She's really an alien with powers right out of a sci-fi comic! But growing up is never easy, and it doesn't help when you're from outer space.

Size:	5" x 7.375”
Pages:	192 pages, b&w
Rating:	13UP
Genre:	Sci-Fi, Romantic Comedy
Catalog #:	CMX 66001G
ISBN #:	1-58664-961-2
Pre-order date:	April 12, 2004
Street date:	May 19, 2004
SRP:	$9.99

Central Park Media has been a leading supplier of anime in the United States since 1990. The company currently manufactures and distributes three home entertainment lines, each offering anime product for a distinct and discriminating audience: U. S. Manga Corps, Central Park Media and Software Sculptors.  With exclusive rights to hundreds of book, video and music products, the company has become a leader in integrated media, as well as a leading publisher of graphic novels under its CPM Press label.  In addition, the company also distributes a broad array of live action Japanese feature films under its Asia Pulp Cinema label. 

For high resolution, downloadable artwork and information, please visit CPM’s electronic press kit at www.centralparkmedia.com./cpmdb/presskit.cfm. 

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