You can now pre-order this gorgeous-looking 448-page D&D art book. It contains art from the entire history of Dungeons & Dragons, dating back 40 years, and includes over 700 art pieces, from sketches and concepts through to finished art. Pre-ordering gets you a bonus art print.
The above is by Keith Parkinson, and is from the 1985 Dragonlance Calendar. I think my favourite Dragonlance piece has to be the same artist's Lord Soth's Charge (which I hope is in the book!)
There are two editions -- the regular edition and the special edition. The book was written by Michael Witwer, Sam Witwer, Kyle Newman, and Jon Peterson, and hits store shelves on October 23rd.
"A deluxe, special edition with slipcase and ephemera of the illustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game told through the paintings, sketches, and illustrations behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity.
Dungeons and Dragons is the most iconic and pervasive gaming franchise in the world. It is a seminal RPG (role-playing game) and the inspiration for video games like World of Warcraft and Zelda, fantasy art, and countless other facets of "geek culture." This officially licensed illustrated history provides an unprecedented look at the visual evolution of the game, showing its continued influence on the worlds of pop culture and fantasy. It features more than 700 pieces of artwork--from each edition of the game's core books, supplements, and modules; decades of Dragon and Dungeon magazines; classic advertisements and merchandise; and 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 the game. 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."
The Special Edition contains a ton of stuff, including a reprint of Gary Gygax's original Tomb of Horrors.
If you pre-order you get a deluxe matte art print of the special edition cover art, rendered in metallic ink.
The above is by Keith Parkinson, and is from the 1985 Dragonlance Calendar. I think my favourite Dragonlance piece has to be the same artist's Lord Soth's Charge (which I hope is in the book!)
There are two editions -- the regular edition and the special edition. The book was written by Michael Witwer, Sam Witwer, Kyle Newman, and Jon Peterson, and hits store shelves on October 23rd.
"A deluxe, special edition with slipcase and ephemera of the illustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game told through the paintings, sketches, and illustrations behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity.
Dungeons and Dragons is the most iconic and pervasive gaming franchise in the world. It is a seminal RPG (role-playing game) and the inspiration for video games like World of Warcraft and Zelda, fantasy art, and countless other facets of "geek culture." This officially licensed illustrated history provides an unprecedented look at the visual evolution of the game, showing its continued influence on the worlds of pop culture and fantasy. It features more than 700 pieces of artwork--from each edition of the game's core books, supplements, and modules; decades of Dragon and Dungeon magazines; classic advertisements and merchandise; and 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 the game. 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."
If you pre-order you get a deluxe matte art print of the special edition cover art, rendered in metallic ink.
