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#1 Amazon Best Seller The Rise of Virtual Communities by author Amber Atherton. Published by Apress.
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“Lots 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.” - Mike Butcher, Editor-at-large,
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“This book is an excellent read for any founder or leader looking to learn how to build community from the very best.” - Jessica Sibley, CEO, TIME INC
“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.” - Michael Seibel, Managing Director, Y-Combinator
The Rise of Virtual Communities uncovers the fascinating history of how and where we connect to each other online. Inside, explore the earliest virtual communities and map the technological evolutions which shaped the culture of the internet as we know it.
Read in-depth interviews with the visionary founders of iconic online platforms from The Palace and Second Life, Habbo Hotel and Club Penguin, to Reddit, Discord and Web 3. On a journey through time and data, author Amber Atherton tracks the field development from 1980’s to present day.
