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| Genre/Form: | History |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
David M Ewalt |
| ISBN: | 9781451640502 1451640501 9781451640519 145164051X |
| OCLC Number: | 1135292181 |
| Description: | 276 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | I am not a wizard -- You're all at a tavern -- Little wars -- Grognards -- Druids with phaser guns -- Strength of character -- Temple of the frog -- Breaking of the fellowship -- Why we play -- Arneson vs Gygax -- Satanic panic -- Death or glory -- Resurrection -- Inn at world's edge -- D & D next -- Song of Marv and Harry -- Pilgrimage -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Index. |
| Responsibility: | David M. Ewalt. |
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"Dungeons & Dragons has been a huge part of my life. The book sheds light on the world of [D&D co-creator] Gary Gygax, and it also lets the reader into the mind of somebody questioning how cool this game is." -- Vin Diesel "An engaging book that fuses history and memoir. [Ewalt] tracks D&D's turbulent rise, fall and survival, from its heyday in the 1980s... to the 21st century." * The Wall Street Journal * "David Ewalt's wit, insight and infectious love of D&D make him the perfect guide to the most significant game of the twentieth century. The book is a joy to read." -- Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist "It's almost impossible to explain how Dungeons & Dragons works, and harder still to explain how it feels. This book comes as close as any I've ever read." -- Chuck Klosterman, author of Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs and I Wear the Black Hat "David Ewalt writes about the world of fantasy role-playing junkies with intelligence, dexterity, and even wisdom. (I am unable to speak to his strength, constitution, or charisma.)" -- Ken Jennings, author of Maphead and Because I Said So! "Long before I made my mark in software, I was a pretty good Dungeon Master, and D&D has played a significant part in my life. In addition to covering much of the deep history of the game that I never knew, Of Dice and Men brought back tons of fond memories, and damned if it didn't make me pull some dusty old rulebooks off the shelf at home." -- John Carmack, co-founder of Id Software "A fascinating history of D&D written by an author who authentically loves the game. Whether you know what d20 means or not you will love this book!" -- Felicia Day, actress, producer, creator of The Guild and Geek & Sundry "The best book I've read since the Monster Manual." -- David X. Cohen, executive producer of Futurama "A fascinating window into the storied history of fantasy pen and paper gaming. A must-read for anyone curious about the genre." -- Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder of BioWare "David Ewalt offers a genial history of Dungeons and Dragons and its impact on his own geek life.... A highly readable account of a game that seized the imagination of a generation and maintains its grip three decades later." * Publishers Weekly * "Even audiences normally indifferent to D&D's charms will find Ewalt's overview witty and absorbing, and the game's devotees will discover much here to revel in and quibble with." * Booklist * "The author's devotion to the game does much to illuminate role-playing's enduring power on mortal men and women." * Kirkus * "The core of Ewalt's story is his experience of role-playing games. He explains it about as well as anyone could, short of experiencing it yourself." * Seattle Times * Read more...
