Binding: Hardcover
Description: 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. Finalist FOR THE HUGO Award Finalist FOR THE Locus Award Nominated FOR THE DIAN a 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 and its continued influence on the worlds of pop culture and fantasy. You ll find more than seven hundred pieces of artwork within from each edition of the core role - playing books supplements and adventures the Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels decades of Dragon and Dungeon magazines 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.
Title: Dungeons And Dragons Art And Arcana A Visual History
Author(s): Peterson Jon
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Barcode: 9780399580949
Pages: 448 Pages, 350 Illustrations
Publication Date: 10/23/2018
Category: Hobbies, Quizzes & Games