Ready Player One - Ernest Cline Autographed Book Ready Player One is a 2011 science fiction novel, and the debut novel of American author Ernest Cline. The story, set in a dystopia in 2045, follows protagonist Wade Watts on his search for an Easter egg in a worldwide virtual reality game, the discovery of which would lead him to inherit the game creator's fortune. "This autograph is certified by a GFA Forensic Examination and a 20 year plus member of IADA (International Autograph Dealers Association) , UACC (Universal Autograph Collectors Club), IACC - International Autograph Collector Club), Manuscript Society, SAG (Screen Actors Guild), Southern California Motion Picture Council, APS (American Philatelic Society), ASCC (American Society Of Check Collectors), AFDCS (American First Day Cover Society), Hollywood Heritage Museum, and the Golden State Boxing Association. Additionally a member of the British Autograph Club and German Autograph Collectors Club. The COA issuer has the following credentials UACC - Autograph Appraisal Course UACC- Autograph Authentication Course US Army CID Handwriting Program