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Book Launch Invitation

#1 New Release: The Rise of Virtual Communities is here!

Community Rising
May 6, 2023
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The Rise of Virtual Communities Book is here! The #1 New Release on Amazon is hot off the press, and coming to an independent book store near you. From SF to NYC, grab your spot at an upcoming book launch to meet author Amber Atherton and special guests.

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Uncover the fascinating history of virtual communities and how we connect to each other online. The Rise of Virtual Communities, explores the earliest online community platforms, mapping the technological evolutions, and the individuals, that have shaped the culture of the internet.

Read in-depth interviews with the visionary founders of iconic online platforms, and uncover the history of virtual communities and how the industry has developed over time. Featuring never-before told stories, this exploration introduces new ideas and predictions for the future, explaining how we got here and challenging what we think we may know about building online communities.

Interviews Include:

  • Randy Farmer & Chip Morningstar – Lucasfilm Games ‘Habitat’ and creators of the modern Avatar

  • Howard Rheingold - Community expert and member of the WELL

  • Stacy Horn - Founder of Echo NYC

  • Jim Bumgardner - Founder of The Palace

  • Philip Rosedale - Founder of Second Life

  • Sampo Karjalainen - Co-founder of Habbo Hotel

  • Lance Priebe - Co-Founder of Club Penguin 

  • Angelo Sotira - Co-Founder of Deviant Art 

  • Caterina Fake - Co-Founder of Flickr

  • Alexis Ohanian- Founder of Reddit 

  • Kevin Rose – Co-Founder of Digg & PROOF Collective

  • Jason Citron - Founder of Discord 

  • Trevor McFedries - Founder of FWB & Brud 

  • Cherie Hu - Founder of Water & Music

  • Michelle Kennedy - Founder of Peanut

Available To Buy Now:

Barnes & Noble

Chapters Indigo

Bookshop.org

Abe Books

Amazon

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