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The Elusive Shift

How Role-Playing Games Forged Their Identity

by Jon Peterson ...

Series series Game Histories
How the early Dungeons & Dragons community grappled with the nature of role-playing games—and established a new genre!When Dungeon & Dragons made its debut in the mid-1970s, followed shortly thereafter by other, similar tabletop games, it sparked a renaissance in game design and critical thinking about games. D&D is now popularly considered to be the first role-playing game. But in the original ... Read more

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How the early Dungeons & Dragons community grappled with the nature of role-playing games—and established a new genre!When Dungeon & Dragons made its debut in the mid-1970s, followed shortly thereafter by other, similar tabletop games, it sparked a renaissance in game design and critical thinking about games. D&D is now popularly considered to be the first role-playing game. But in the original
... Read more
Game Wizards

The Epic Battle for Dungeons & Dragons

by Jon Peterson ...

Series series Game Histories
Discover the colorful history of the table-top RPG phenomenon, Dungeons & Dragons, as a D&D expert examines its surprising successes, setbacks, and controversies.“The battle over Dungeons & Dragons was the ultimate geek war.” —WiredWhen Dungeons & Dragons was first released to a small hobby community, it hardly seemed destined for mainstream success—and yet this arcane tabletop role-playing game . ... Read more

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Discover the colorful history of the table-top RPG phenomenon, Dungeons & Dragons, as a D&D expert examines its surprising successes, setbacks, and controversies.“The battle over Dungeons & Dragons was the ultimate geek war.” —WiredWhen Dungeons & Dragons was first released to a small hobby community, it hardly seemed destined for mainstream success—and yet this arcane tabletop role-playing game .
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Playing at the World, 2E, Volume 1

The Invention of Dungeons & Dragons

by Jon Peterson ...

Series series Game Histories
The first volume of two in a new, updated edition of the 2012 book Playing at the World, which charts the vast and complex history of role-playing games.This new edition of Playing at the World is the first of two volumes that update the 720-page original tome of the same name from 2012. This first volume is The Invention of Dungeons & Dragons, which explores the publication of that iconic game. ... Read more

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The first volume of two in a new, updated edition of the 2012 book Playing at the World, which charts the vast and complex history of role-playing games.This new edition of Playing at the World is the first of two volumes that update the 720-page original tome of the same name from 2012. This first volume is The Invention of Dungeons & Dragons, which explores the publication of that iconic game.
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Playing at the World, 2E, Volume 2

Three Pillars of Role-Playing Games

by Jon Peterson ...

Series series Game Histories
The second volume of two in a new, updated edition of the 2012 book Playing at the World, which charts the vast and complex history of role-playing games.This new edition of Playing at the World is the second of two volumes that update the 720-page original tome of the same name from 2012. This second volume is The Three Pillars of Role-Playing Games, a deep dive into the history of the setting, ... Read more

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The second volume of two in a new, updated edition of the 2012 book Playing at the World, which charts the vast and complex history of role-playing games.This new edition of Playing at the World is the second of two volumes that update the 720-page original tome of the same name from 2012. This second volume is The Three Pillars of Role-Playing Games, a deep dive into the history of the setting,
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Heroes' Feast (Dungeons & Dragons)

The Official D&D Cookbook

by Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Michael Witwer, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed ...

Series series Dungeons & Dragons
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 80 recipes inspired by the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons“Ready a tall tankard of mead and brace yourself for a culinary journey to match any quest!”—Tom Morello, Rage Against the MachineFrom the D&D experts behind Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana comes a cookbook that invites fantasy lovers to celebrate the unique culinary creations and traditions of their favorite ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 80 recipes inspired by the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons“Ready a tall tankard of mead and brace yourself for a culinary journey to match any quest!”—Tom Morello, Rage Against the MachineFrom the D&D experts behind Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana comes a cookbook that invites fantasy lovers to celebrate the unique culinary creations and traditions of their favorite
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Dungeons & Dragons Lore & Legends

A Visual Celebration of the Fifth Edition of the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game

by Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Michael Witwer, Sam Witwer, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed ...

Series series Dungeons & Dragons
An illustrated guide to Dungeons & Dragons’ beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and artists who bring it to life.When the reimagined fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons debuted in the summer of 2014, the game was on the brink of obsolescence. But within a few short years, D&D found greater success than it had ever enjoyed ... Read more

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An illustrated guide to Dungeons & Dragons’ beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and artists who bring it to life.When the reimagined fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons debuted in the summer of 2014, the game was on the brink of obsolescence. But within a few short years, D&D found greater success than it had ever enjoyed
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Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana

A Visual History

by Michael Witwer, Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Sam Witwer, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed ...

Series series Dungeons & Dragons
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—now in a 50th Anniversary Edition with bonus content.FINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD • NOMINATED FOR THE DIANA JONES AWARDFrom one of the most iconic game brands ... Read more

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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—now in a 50th Anniversary Edition with bonus content.FINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD • NOMINATED FOR THE DIANA JONES AWARDFrom one of the most iconic game brands
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Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse (Dungeons & Dragons)

An Official D&D Cookbook

by Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Michael Witwer, Sam Witwer, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed ...

Series series Dungeons & Dragons
Explore the cuisines of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse with more than 75 delectable new recipes from the New York Times bestselling authors of Heroes’ Feast.“Celebrate with delicious game-inspired recipes to feed your fantasy, fill your hearts, and swell your bellies.”—Todd Stashwick, actor, Star Trek: PicardNever adventure on an empty stomach! From the D&D experts behind the bestselling Heroes ... Read more

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Explore the cuisines of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse with more than 75 delectable new recipes from the New York Times bestselling authors of Heroes’ Feast.“Celebrate with delicious game-inspired recipes to feed your fantasy, fill your hearts, and swell your bellies.”—Todd Stashwick, actor, Star Trek: PicardNever adventure on an empty stomach! From the D&D experts behind the bestselling Heroes
... Read more
Heroes' Feast Legends of the Table (Dungeons & Dragons)

An Official D&D Cookbook

by Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Michael Witwer, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed ...

Series series Dungeons & Dragons
Delve into the cuisines and foodways of the Dungeons & Dragons classes with 80 delicious new recipes from the New York Times bestselling authors of Heroes' Feast.The expert Dungeons & Dragons team behind the bestselling Heroes' Feast and Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse explore the tastes and delights of each playable class, introducing you to the culinary traditions of druids, bards, ... Read more

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Delve into the cuisines and foodways of the Dungeons & Dragons classes with 80 delicious new recipes from the New York Times bestselling authors of Heroes' Feast.The expert Dungeons & Dragons team behind the bestselling Heroes' Feast and Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse explore the tastes and delights of each playable class, introducing you to the culinary traditions of druids, bards,
... Read more
Dungeons & Dragons Encyclopedia

by Michael Witwer, Jon Peterson, Kalysta Harmon, Matt Forbeck, Jessica Lee Patterson ...

Pack your Bag of Holding and get ready for an expansive, official tour through the myriad settings of the D&D multiverse.From the familiar fantasy lands of the Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance to the broodingly gothic planes of Ravenloft and star-hopping voyages of Spelljammer, Dungeons & Dragons Encyclopedia will uncover every facet of the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game.Every ... Read more

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Pack your Bag of Holding and get ready for an expansive, official tour through the myriad settings of the D&D multiverse.From the familiar fantasy lands of the Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance to the broodingly gothic planes of Ravenloft and star-hopping voyages of Spelljammer, Dungeons & Dragons Encyclopedia will uncover every facet of the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game.Every
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Uncovering Indigenous Models of Leadership

An Ethnographic Case Study of Samoa's Talavou Clan

by Robert Jon Peterson ...

Uncovering Indigenous Models of Leadership focuses on Native and Indigenous leadership as an expression of a lived experience––as seen, felt, and heard––from the perspectives provided by Native Pacific Islanders, Polynesians, and, more specifically, Samoans from the Talavou clan. Central to this study is the question: What themes and elements influence Samoan leadership and how might these leaders ... Read more

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Uncovering Indigenous Models of Leadership focuses on Native and Indigenous leadership as an expression of a lived experience––as seen, felt, and heard––from the perspectives provided by Native Pacific Islanders, Polynesians, and, more specifically, Samoans from the Talavou clan. Central to this study is the question: What themes and elements influence Samoan leadership and how might these leaders
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Game Wizards

The Epic Battle for Dungeons & Dragons

by Jon Peterson ...

Narrated by Chris Andrew Ciulla ...

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13 hours 38 min

When Dungeons & Dragons was first released to a small hobby community, it hardly seemed destined for mainstream success—and yet this arcane tabletop role-playing game became an unlikely pop culture phenomenon. In Game Wizards, Jon Peterson chronicles the rise of Dungeons & Dragons from hobbyist pastime to mass market sensation, from the initial collaboration to the later feud of its creators, Gary ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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When Dungeons & Dragons was first released to a small hobby community, it hardly seemed destined for mainstream success—and yet this arcane tabletop role-playing game became an unlikely pop culture phenomenon. In Game Wizards, Jon Peterson chronicles the rise of Dungeons & Dragons from hobbyist pastime to mass market sensation, from the initial collaboration to the later feud of its creators, Gary
... Read more

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