David Fisher is the author of more than twenty New York Times bestsellers. He lives in New York with his wife, Laura.
“Richard Garriott has inspired me to explore and create since I was
a teenager. I never would’ve written Ready Player One if I hadn’t
grown up playing the games he created as Lord British. This is the
book I’ve been waiting to read for a long, long time.” — Ernest
Cline, New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One
“Fascinating.... Demystifies an industry and a man so instrumental
in it.... A rich compendium of stories from an extraordinary life.”
— Eurogamer.net
“Lively and entertaining.... [Garriott] embeds puzzles and games in
the book for those who want to take it beyond the simple experience
of reading.... Those looking for glimpses into an adventurous life
should be pleased.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Explore/Create is a chronicle of wonder, and the many wondrous
things the future may hold. Richard and I have long shared a
passion for space. Perhaps one day our kids will create and play
games on a new world!” — Elon Musk, CEO, SpaceX and Tesla
Motors
“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
“I was so taken by Richard Garriott’s game Ultima that I was nearly
speechless when I met him at a pizza joint in Chicago. Now finally,
Richard has shared his compelling story with the rest of us in
Explore/Create.” — Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple
“Richard and I are both among the first private astronauts, and we
have used our unbound power of imagination to take us to new
heights. This book will take you on an insider’s journey into
Richards fascinating mind from creating virtual worlds and
characters to exploring the cosmos. Buckle up!” — Anousheh Ansari,
1st Muslim woman to go into space
“Garriott’s enthusiasm for his passions is evident and... even
inspirational.” — Booklist Online
“Telling. ... Learn [Garriott’s] secret to staying creative and
gain valuable insight into his crazy-interesting history.” — Brit +
Co
“An entertaining book that describes Garriott’s twin passions to
explore (not just space but also the deep sea and Antarctica, among
other places) and create.” — The Space Review
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