A "Must Own" for all Dungeons and Dragons aficionados!


I received my review copy of Dungeons and Dragons: Art and Arcana a while back and it's been an amazing trip down memory lane ever since I started reading the book. This is a gorgeous oversized high quality production with lots of illustrations. I'm savoring it by only reading a few pages every day, as this is definitely a "must own" title for anyone who, like me, grew up with Dungeons and Dragons and Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. Probably the best Christmas present a fantasy lover could hope for!

For more info about this title: Canada, USA, Europe.

Here's the blurb:

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 AND 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 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 AND 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 DandD imagery ever assembled, making this the ultimate collectible for the game’s millions of fans around the world.

2 commentaires:

Fred said...

Just wondering; is it quality paper or draft paper? Is it a good solid binding? Thanks!

Patrick said...

This is a top quality coffeetable type of book.