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Dungeons & Dragons. Art & arcana : a visual history / Michael Witwer, Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Sam Witwer ; foreword by Joe Manganiello.

by Witwer, Michael.

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Ten Speed Press, 2018.

Dungeons and dragons (Game) -- History.

Dungeons and dragons (Game) -- History -- Pictorial works.

9780399580949 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Art & arcana : a visual history

Dungeons and Dragons. Art & arcana : a visual history

Art and arcana : a visual history

vii, 439 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.

"A compiled volume of information and imagery for lovers of Dungeons & Dragons, including art, advertising, ephemera, and more."

Includes index.

Foreword - by Joe Manganiello -- Introduction - - Detect magic, Original Edition -- Pyrotechnics, 1st Edition -- Explosive runes, The Crash of 1983 -- Polymorph self, 2nd Edition -- Bigby's interposing hand, The Fall of TSR -- Reincarnation, 3rd Edition -- Simulacrum, v. 3.5 and DDM -- Maze, 4th Edition -- Wish, 5th Edition.

An illustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game told through the paintings, sketches, illustrations, and visual ephemera behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity. 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, youll find more than seven hundred pieces of artworkfrom each edition of the core role-playing books, supplements, and adventures; as well as Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels; decades of Dragon and Dungeon 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 & DRAGONS. The superstar author team gained unparalleled access to the archives of Wizards of the Coast and 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&D imagery ever assembled, making this the ultimate collectible for the game's millions of fans around the world.

Newman, Kyle, 1976-

Witwer, Sam, 1977-

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