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Dungeons and Dragons Art and Arcana: Special Edition, Boxed Book and Ephemera Set

A Visual History

by Michael Witwer and Kyle Newman
Hardback
Publication Date: 23/10/2018

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A deluxe slipcase edition of the illustrated guide to the history and evolution of Dungeons & Dragons, with one-of-a-kind art from Hydro74, one of the most acclaimed contemporary D&D artists; frameable, high-quality reproductions of truly unique native art; and a facsimile reproduction of Gary Gygax's never-before-seen, historic first draft of the Tomb of Horrors adventure--a rarity many thought was lost to the ages.

A deluxe, special edition package containing art prints, ephemera, andtheillustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game as told through the paintings, sketches, and illustrations behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity.

FINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD . FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD . NOMINATED FOR THE DIANA JONES AWARD

From one of the most iconic game brands in the world, this official DUNGEONS & DRAGONS illustrated history provides an unprecedented look at the visual evolution of the brand, showing its continued influence on the worlds of pop culture and fantasy. Inside the book, you'll find more than seven hundred pieces of artwork-from each edition of the core role-playing books, supplements, and adventures; as well as Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels; decades ofDragonandDungeonmagazines; and classic advertisements and merchandise; plus never-before-seen sketches, large-format canvases, rare photographs, one-of-a-kind drafts, and more from the now-famous designers and artists associated with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The superstar author team gained unparalleled access to the archives of Wizards of the Coastandthe personal collections of top collectors, as well as the designers and illustrators who created the distinctive characters, concepts, and visuals that have defined fantasy art and gameplay for generations. This is the most comprehensive collection of D&D imagery ever assembled, making this the ultimate collectible for the game's millions of fans around the world.

Contained inside a clamshell featuring original illustrations by superstar D&D artist Hydro74, this special edition includes 10 high-quality prints of classic DUNGEONS & DRAGONS artwork, as well as a pamphlet-sized, unpublished original version of the game's most infamous adventure module and deathtrap Tomb of Horrors, written by DUNGEONS & DRAGONS co-creator Gary Gygax.
ISBN:
9780399582752
9780399582752
Category:
Hobbies
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
23-10-2018
Publisher:
Ten Speed Press
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
448
Dimensions (mm):
279x229x0mm
Weight:
0.57kg
Michael Witwer

Michael Witwer is the author of Empire of Imagination- Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons, a GeekDad best book of the year. Michael is considered an expert on D&D history and has spoken on the topic at Google Talks, on NPR's All Things Considered, and at major book and gaming conventions, including the Boston Book Festival, Gen Con, and Origins.

Kyle Newman

Kyle Newman is a writer/director whose directorial work includes Fanboys, written by Ernest Cline; Barely Lethal; and the music video for Taylor Swift's "Style." Kyle also produced the critically acclaimed documentary Raiders- The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made.

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