{"product_id":"the-rise-of-virtual-communities-in-conversation-with-virtual-world-pioneers-paperback","title":"The Rise of Virtual Communities: In Conversation with Virtual World Pioneers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmber Atherton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUncover the fascinating history of virtual communities and how we connect to each other online. \u003ci\u003eThe Rise of Virtual Communities\u003c\/i\u003e, explores the earliest online community platforms, mapping the technological evolutions, and the individuals, that have shaped the culture of the internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders will: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn what a virtual community is and how it has become an integral part of modern society \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview key insights into building virtual communities and platforms from the founders and pioneers who created them \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what the current developments and the potential challenges are related to the future of virtual communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho is this for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommunity managers, company founders and those who want to know more about the origins and future of virtual communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003einterviews Include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRandy Farmer \u0026amp; Chip Morningstar - Lucasfilm Games 'Habitat' and creators of the modern Avatar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoward Rheingold - Community expert and member of the WELL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStacy Horn - Founder of Echo NYC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJim Bumgardner - Founder of The Palace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilip Rosedale - Founder of Second Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampo Karjalainen - Co-founder of Habbo Hotel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLance Priebe - Co-Founder of Club Penguin \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngelo Sotira - Co-Founder of Deviant Art \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaterina Fake - Co-Founder of Flickr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlexis Ohanian- Founder of Reddit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKevin Rose - Co-Founder of Digg \u0026amp; PROOF Collective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJason Citron - Founder of Discord \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrevor McFedries - Founder of FWB \u0026amp; Brud \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherie Hu - Founder of Water \u0026amp; Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichelle Kennedy - Founder of Peanut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLots of people talk about community, but few know how to build it. To understand the history of internet communities, and be inspired to build your own, this is the book to read.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMike Butcher, Editor-at-large, Tech Crunch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Every start-up founder who goes through Y Combinator sees first-hand the power of being part of a community. Atherton's book provides a history of valuable insights for the next generation to build legendary communities upon.\" \u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMichael Seibel, Managing Director, Y-Combinator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book is an excellent read for any founder or leader looking to learn how to build community from the very best.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJessica Sibley, CEO, TIME INC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Reading this book is a masterclass in managing and designing communities.\"\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003e- @GregIsenberg, Community Expert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUncover the fascinating history of virtual communities and how we connect to each other online. \u003ci\u003eThe Rise of Virtual Communities\u003c\/i\u003e, explores the earliest online community platforms, mapping the technological evolutions, and the individuals, that have shaped the culture of the internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead 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.\u003c\/p\u003eYou will: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn what a virtual community is and how it has become an integral part of modern society \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview key insights into building virtual communities and platforms from the founders and pioneers who created them \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee what the current developments and the potential challenges are related to the future of virtual communities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmber Atherton\u003c\/b\u003e is a British Entrepreneur and Investor based in Silicon Valley. A community building expert, Atherton began coding as a child, starting various internet businesses, and garnering an online following, before co-creating the hit TV show \u003ci\u003eMade in Chelsea\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2018 she took part in Y Combinator with her community software startup Zyper, which was later acquired by Discord. Atherton went on to join the early-stage venture capital firm Patron as a Partner in 2023. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside investing her charitable initiative The Atherton Award recognizes entrepreneurial spirit in young women across the UK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmber frequently appears as an expert on television (BBC, CNBC) radio (Bloomberg) and at global conference (Davos, Web Summit), and has written for publications including \u003ci\u003eForbes, Harpers Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVogue Business.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 181\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 23, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761052746016,"sku":"9781484292969","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/641d70a35315c7526df552117a5763a9.webp?v=1780198307","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-rise-of-virtual-communities-in-conversation-with-virtual-world-pioneers-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}