Explore/Create
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| Author | Richard Garriott, David Fisher |
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Publication date | January 10, 2017 |
Explore/Create: My Life in Pursuit of New Frontiers, Hidden Worlds, and the Creative Spark is a memoir about Richard Garriott's life, which he wrote with the help of David Fisher.[1]
On the cover Elon Musk is quoted calling it "A chronicle of wonder".
The book also received praise from Stephen Hawking, and Steve Wozniak [2]
The book covers Garriott's various explorations, his journey into space, and his career of video game making, and his haunted house.[3]
Agent Jeff Silberman was in the audience of a live story telling event known as The Moth, while Garriott told a story of one of his adventures, and later convinced him to write a book.[4]
Reception
[edit]- Steve Wozniak called it a "compelling story".[2]
- Kirkus Reviews stated that its "Not so much a conventional memoir as a series of anecdotes. While its insights are limited, those looking for glimpses into an adventurous life should be pleased."[5]
- A Forbes reviewer called it " a fascinating read."[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Weber, Rachel (2017-01-05). "Richard Garriott, RPG Legend, on 'Ultima,' Creating Games, Visiting Space". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ a b "The Book". RichardGarriott.com. 2016-11-23. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ Campbell, Colin (2017-01-30). "Richard Garriott: the man, the myth, the mischief". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ Biese, Alex. "FAN THEORY: Richard Garriott talks 'Explore/Create'". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ EXPLORE/CREATE | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Clash, Jim. "Elon Musk Praises Astronaut And Videogame Developer Richard Garriott's New Memoir". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
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