Clancy and Horner will be autographing their new book, as well as answering viewer questions in, an ad-hoc format. As part of this exciting production, Clancy and Horner will participate in a 15 minute on-camera interview, and on-line viewers will have the opportunity to receive one of 25 autographed copies of "Every Man a Tiger."

Over the past 14 years, Tom Clancy has explored the military and security issues of our time in 10 best-selling novels. He has repeatedly demonstrated an uncanny understanding of the mind, motivation, and mentality of those who serve in and lead our armed forces. General Chuck Horner has spent most of his life as one of those leaders. Horner, now retired, was commander of U.S. and allied air forces during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

"Broadcasting this event with broadcast.com will allow us to promote our multimedia Web site through the use of video streaming and the Internet," said John H. Marmaduke, president and chief executive officer. "This is our first broadcasting of live in-store events with major authors and celebrities, music video promotions, and live concerts. This advanced technology will allow us to expand our relationship with our customers, connecting them with their favorite authors and performers in real time!"

Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of books, music, software, periodicals, DVDs and videos with the rental of videos, DVDs and video games in a superstore format. The company currently operates 131 superstores, averaging 21,200 square feet, primarily in small to medium-sized markets in the Midwestern and Western United States. The company opened two superstores during the first quarter of fiscal 1999 and anticipates opening approximately 18 superstores during the remainder of 1999.