Dungeons & Dreamers by Brad King and John Borland is a fascinating look at the genesis and rise of computer game culture. A lot of time was spent with Richard Garriott and several chapters of the book serve as a mini-biography of his life with an emphasis on the creation of the Ultima series of games. The book is centered around the idea of gaming communities and culture, how those communities came into existence, what drives them, and how they’ve evolved over the years. It is a worthwhile read if you are at all interested in gaming culture or history.