{"product_id":"9781484292969","title":"The Rise of Virtual Communities : In Conversation with Virtual World Pioneers","description":"\u003cp\u003eUncover 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn what a virtual community is and how it has become an integral part of modern society \n\u003cbr\u003eReview key insights into building virtual communities and platforms from the founders and pioneers who created them \n\u003cbr\u003eSee what thecurrent developments and the potential challenges are related to the future of virtual communities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity managers, company founders and those who want to know more about the origins and future of virtual communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003einterviews Include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRandy Farmer \u0026amp; Chip Morningstar - Lucasfilm Games 'Habitat' and creators of the modern Avatar\n\u003cbr\u003eHoward Rheingold - Community expert and member of the WELL\n\u003cbr\u003eStacy Horn - Founder of Echo NYC\n\u003cbr\u003eJim Bumgardner - Founder of The Palace\n\u003cbr\u003ePhilip Rosedale - Founder of Second Life\n\u003cbr\u003eSampo Karjalainen - Co-founder of Habbo Hotel\n\u003cbr\u003eLance Priebe - Co-Founder of Club Penguin \n\u003cbr\u003eAngelo Sotira - Co-Founder of Deviant Art \n\u003cbr\u003eCaterina Fake - Co-Founder of Flickr\n\u003cbr\u003eAlexis Ohanian- Founder of Reddit \n\u003cbr\u003eKevin Rose - Co-Founder of Digg \u0026amp; PROOF Collective\n\u003cbr\u003eJason Citron - Founder of Discord \n\u003cbr\u003eTrevor McFedries - Founder of FWB \u0026amp; Brud \n\u003cbr\u003eCherie Hu - Founder of Water \u0026amp; Music\n\u003cbr\u003eMichelle Kennedy - Founder of Peanut\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52305934713143,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":178.73,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3548\/7543\/files\/9781484292969-1.jpg?v=1786014463","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.my\/products\/9781484292969","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Malaysia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}