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Explore/Create

By: Richard Garriott, David Fisher
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Summary

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 listeners on the great adventure that is his life. An audacious genius with an insatiable curiosity and an irrepressible playfulness, Garriott takes listeners on an unforgettable intellectual experience that is enlightening, adventurous, and fun.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2017 Garriott Research, Inc. (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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Fascinating memoir from creator of Ultima

I only know Richard Garriott as the creator of the Ultima games and recall he had paid to fly in space. This book gives a great rounded picture of someone who has lived a very interesting life. The narration was a bit flat put you can persist.

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Great stories

This audio book felt like listening to a really interesting person you'd just met at a party. It's not a literary masterpiece but the content was fantastic and memorable. I love that Richard has spent his millions on adventure and fun as opposed to politics and misguided philanthropy.
I didn't even know who he was until I saw him on the Netflix documentary High Score. He seemed so passionate on screen I felt like I wanted to know more about him. Totally inspiring. Thanks.

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An incredible Life.

A life story worth listening to, was enthralled from beginning to end. Very highly recommended!

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