{"product_id":"dungeons-dragons-art-arcana-special-edition-boxed-book-ephemera-set-a-visual-history-hardcover","title":"Dungeons \u0026 Dragons Art \u0026 Arcana [Special Edition, Boxed Book \u0026 Ephemera Set]: A Visual History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Witwer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKyle Newman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJon Peterson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deluxe, special edition package containing art prints, ephemera, and the illustrated 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD - FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD - NOMINATED FOR THE DIANA JONES AWARD \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From one of the most iconic game brands in the world, this official DUNGEONS \u0026amp; 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 of \u003ci\u003eDragon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDungeon\u003c\/i\u003e magazines; 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 \u0026amp; DRAGONS. The superstar author team gained unparalleled access to the archives of Wizards of the Coast \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e the 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\u0026amp;D imagery ever assembled, making this the ultimate collectible for the game's millions of fans around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContained inside a clamshell featuring original illustrations by superstar D\u0026amp;D artist Hydro74, this special edition includes 10 high-quality prints of classic DUNGEONS\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u0026amp;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eDRAGONS\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eartwork, as well as a pamphlet-sized, unpublished original version of the game's most infamous adventure module and deathtrap \u003ci\u003eTomb of Horrors\u003c\/i\u003e, written by DUNGEONS \u0026amp; DRAGONS co-creator Gary Gygax.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMICHAEL WITWER is the author of the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eEmpire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e, a GeekDad Best Book of 2015. Michael is widely considered an expert on \u003ci\u003eD\u0026amp;D\u003c\/i\u003e history and has spoken on the topic at Google as part of its\u003ci\u003e Google Talks \u003c\/i\u003eseries, on NPR's \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as at major book and gaming conventions such as the Boston Book Festival, Gen Con, and Origins. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKYLE NEWMAN is a writer\/director whose directorial work includes \u003ci\u003eFanboys \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Ernie Cline, starring Kristen Bell and Seth Rogen; \u003ci\u003eBarely Lethal\u003c\/i\u003e, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jessica Alba; and music videos for artists including Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift. Newman also produced the critically acclaimed documentary \u003ci\u003eRaiders: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made\u003c\/i\u003e. His clients include Microsoft, Interscope Records, Starz, Coca Cola, \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and Lucasfilm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJON PETERSON is a widely recognized authority on the history of games. His book \u003ci\u003ePlaying at the World\u003c\/i\u003e was called the first serious history of the development of \u003ci\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003ci\u003eThe Village Voice\u003c\/i\u003e. He has contributed to academic anthologies on games including \u003ci\u003eZones of Control \u003c\/i\u003eand the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eRole-playing Game Studies: Transmedia Foundations\u003c\/i\u003e. 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