A deluxe special edition of Lore Legends an illustrated guide to Dungeons Dragons’ beloved fifth edition. 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 DD found greater success than it ever enjoyed before even surpassing its 1980s Golden Age. How did an analog game nearly a half-century old become a star in a digital world For the first time Lore Legends reveals the incredible ongoing story of Dungeons Dragons fifth edition from the perspective of the designers artists and players who bring it to life. This comprehensive visual guide illuminates contemporary DD–its development evolution cultural relevance and popularity–through exclusive interviews and more than 900 pieces of artwork photography and advertising curated and analyzed by the authors of the bestselling and Hugo-nominated Dungeons Dragons Art Arcana. The special edition features original cover and slipcase illustrations by Hydro74 three gatefold Through the Ages features that showcase how the artwork of several iconic monsters and characters has changed across editions and a pull-out drawer that doubles as a dice tray. The drawer holds a 24″ x 36″ adventure map of Faern illustrated by Jared Blando an 8″ x 10″ art print of the original fifth edition Starter Set cover artwork by Jaime Jones and a custom resin d20 die.
- A Visual Celebration of the Fifth Edition of the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game.
- Author: Michael Witwer Kyle Newman Jon Peterson Sam Witwer Official Dungeons Dragons Licensed.
- A deluxe special edition of Lore Legends an illustrated guide to Dungeons Dragons’ beloved fifth edition.