                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

a21 Closes $7.5mm HQ Sale

Deal Reduces Debt and  Increases  Cash Sale and  Leaseback of  SuperStock,  Inc.
Headquarters  Reduces Debt, Increases Cash and Positions a21 to Build a One-Stop
Digital Content Resource for Professional Customers and Artists

JACKSONVILLE,  Fla.--(BUSINESS  WIRE)--July 7, 2004-- a21, Inc. (OTCBB: ATWO), a
leading online digital  content  marketplace for creative  professionals,  today
announced  the   successful   completion  of  the  sale  and  leaseback  of  the
Jacksonville,  FL  headquarters  of its  SuperStock  subsidiary.  SuperStock was
acquired by a21 in February  2004, and in April 2004, a21 executed a contract to
sell and leaseback the headquarters building for $7.5 million.

"The sale of our  headquarters  allows us to prudently  redeploy  our  corporate
assets to their highest and best use.  With the proceeds from the building,  a21
will reduce existing debt by approximately $5.6mm and added cash to reserves for
acquisitions,  future  growth and business  development,"  said Albert H. Pleus,
Chairman and CEO, a21. "This is another step in our plans to  revolutionize  the
stock imagery industry with a powerful business that delivers the benefits of an
open digital marketplace to creative professionals worldwide."

About a21

a21  (http://www.a21group.com)  is a leading digital content marketplace for the
professional creative community. Through SuperStock (http://www.superstock.com),
a21 provides images distinguished by their quality and attention to an excellent
customer and artist experience.  SuperStock has over 30 years of experience as a
leader in the stock image industry and currently features over 900,000 images.

Together  a21 and  SuperStock  provide a whole new level of image  access to the
best  photographers,   artists,  photography  agencies,  and  customers  in  the
business, offering a valuable choice in the stock image industry.

The statements  contained in this press release contain certain  forward-looking
statements,  including statements regarding a21, Inc. expectations,  intentions,
strategies and beliefs regarding the future. All statements contained herein are
based upon information  available to a21, Inc. management as of the date hereof,
and actual  results may vary based upon future  events,  both within and without
the control of a21, Inc. management.

Contact:

Media Contact
London Calling PR
Melissa London, 919-933-3511;
mlondon@londoncalling-pr.com

or

Investor Relations Contact
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Jody Burfening and Dave Waldman, 212-838-3777;
dwaldman@lkai.com


