D&D's The Book of Dragons Comes Out in August

A new Dungeons & Dragons guidebook is coming out later this year. DK Books has announced The Book of Dragons, a new guidebook featuring the dragons of D&D. The new book is written by Michael Witwer and will be released in August 2025. The 224-page book isn't a rulebook but rather a licensed book that focuses on the lore of dragons. The book is written at least partially from the perspectives of Tiamat and Bahamut.

The book will cost $40, with the description found below.

This definitive guide unveils the rich lore, diverse types, and legendary characters of the dragon realm. Essential for every D&D fan, it offers unparalleled insights into these iconic creatures that for decades have been the heart and soul of the game. Elevate your campaigns and deepen your knowledge—discover why The Book of Dragons is a must-have for every adventurer's collection.

 

[dave2008]

There's a picture of Sardior on the The Ruby Palace card of the Blood Wars card game. Does that count?

That counts, that is the only one I thought might be official. It is interesting that we have lots of Tiamat, a few Bahamut images, and only on of Saridor.

 

[Mournblade94]

These books were immensely helpful when running Star Wars. My sources were mostly DK books.

My daughter's going to love this. If you have someone wanting to expand alchemy this book would be helpful.

 

[Fandabidozi]

Does it contain new, new statblocks or is it just fluff. With it being essential for every fan and have unapparelled insights and all.

Hopefully it doesn’t drag-on.

 

[Corinnguard]

Only a couple more weeks before D&D: Book of Dragons has its' official release.

 

[BB Shockwave]

This comes out in a few weeks, why are there no youtube previews, leaf-throughs, anything?

 

[Corinnguard]

This comes out in a few weeks, why are there no youtube previews, leaf-throughs, anything?

Yeah, where are the YouTube Bards who will give us Bardic Inspiration to go out and buy it?

 

[GarrettKP]

This comes out in a few weeks, why are there no youtube previews, leaf-throughs, anything?

Because it isn’t a D&D book with mechanics and such, it’s a coffee table art/lore book.

 

[Echohawk]

This comes out in a few weeks, why are there no youtube previews, leaf-throughs, anything?

I don't believe that DK Books has ever published video previews of their licensed D&D titles, but there are ten 2-page spreads (9% of the book) previewed on the product page if you are trying to get more of a sense of the content. Three of those spreads are the ones appearing in the ENWorld article above.

 

[EthanSental]

Those extra pages look good. May have to pick this up for dragon related inspiration.

 

[BB Shockwave]

I don't believe that DK Books has ever published video previews of their licensed D&D titles, but there are ten 2-page spreads (9% of the book) previewed on the product page if you are trying to get more of a sense of the content. Three of those spreads are the ones appearing in the ENWorld article above.

I seen those like back in May, but usually when a new book comes out, they send out preview copies to guys like Nerdimmersion and others who spend long videos on going through these things. Even the Drizzt book had such previews and that was not a sourcebook either.