An inventor, adventurer, entrepreneur, collector, and entertainer, and son of legendary scientist-astronaut Owen Garriott, Richard Garriott de Cayeux has been behind some of the most exciting undertakings of our time. A legendary pioneer of the online gaming industry--and a member of every gaming Hall of Fame--Garriott invented the multi-player online game, and coined the term "Avatar" to describe an individual's online character.
A lifelong adventurer and member of the Explorers Club, Garriott has used the fortune he amassed from the gaming business to embark on a number of thrilling expeditions. He has plumbed the depths of the Atlantic ocean to see the remains of the Titanic, hunted for meteorites in Antarctica, and in 2008 became one of the first private citizens to be launched into space. Richard has been one of the foremost pioneers of the private space industry, investing his time and energy into making space travel more accessible.
In this fascinating memoir, Garriott invites readers on the great adventure that is his life. An audacious genius with an insatiable curiosity and an irrepressible playfulness, Garriott takes readers on an unforgettable intellectual experience that is enlightening, adventurous, and fun.
About the Author :
Richard Garriott founded the gaming companies Origin Systems, Destination Games, and most recently Portalarium. His Ultima series has sold millions of copies worldwide. In 2008, Richard rode Soyuz TMA-13 to the International Space Station, becoming the first American second-generation space traveler. He lives in New York City with his wife, Laetitia, and their two children.
David Fisher is the author or coauthor of dozens of books, including 22 New York Times bestsellers. He has worked with George Burns, Johnnie Cochran, and Terry Bradshaw, among others. He lives in New York City.
David Fisher is the author or coauthor of dozens of books, including 22 New York Times bestsellers. He has worked with George Burns, Johnnie Cochran, and Terry Bradshaw, among others. He lives in New York City.
Christopher Grove is an actor, writer, and audiobook narrator. His narrations include Eye of the Storm, The Quantum Enigma, and the Right Kind of Crazy.
Review :
"A chronicle of wonder and the many wondrous things the future may hold...Perhaps one day our kids will create and play games on a new world!"
-- "Elon Musk, CEO, SpaceX and Tesla Motors"
"Lively and entertaining...Those looking for glimpses into an adventurous life should be pleased."
-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Now finally, Richard has shared his compelling story with the rest of us in Explore/Create."
-- "Steve Wozniak, cofounder of Apple"
"Richard and his partners at Zero-G took me on my first flight into weightlessness...I applaud his spirit and have enjoyed the fruits of his labor."
-- "Stephen Hawking"
"Richard Garriott has inspired me to explore and create since I was a teenager....This is the book I've been waiting to read for a long, long time."
-- "Ernest Cline, New York Times bestselling author"
"This book will take you on an insider's journey into Richard's fascinating mind from creating virtual worlds and characters to exploring the cosmos. Buckle up!"
-- "Anousheh Ansari, first Muslim woman to go into space"
