Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana [Special Edition Boxed Book & Ephemera Set]: A Visual History (Hardcover)
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Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
$61.93*
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A 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. 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 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. 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this special edition includes 10 high-quality prints of classic DUNGEONS & DRAGONS artwork as well as a pamphlet-sized unpublished original version of the game s most infamous adventure module and deathtrap Tomb of Horrors written by DUNGEONS & DRAGONS co-creator Gary Gygax.