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Of Dice and Men - The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It

By: Scribner Publishing

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Reference Books (Scribner Publishing)

Last Stocked on 12/23/2018

Product Info

Title
Of Dice and Men - The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It
Author
David M. Ewalt
Publish Year
2013
Pages
276
Dimensions
6x9.2x1"
NKG Part #
2147585140
Type
Hardcover

Description

Even if you’ve never played Dungeons & Dragons, you probably know someone who has: The game has had a profound influence on our culture. Released in 1974—decades before the Internet and social media—Dungeons & Dragons is one of the original ultimate nerd subcultures, and is still revered by more than thirty million fans. Now, the authoritative history and magic of the game is revealed by an award-winning journalist and life-long dungeon master.

From its origins on the battlefields of ancient Europe, through the hysteria that linked it to satanic rituals and teen suicides, and to its apotheosis as father of the modern video game industry, Of Dice and Men recounts the development of a game played by some of the most fascinating people in the world. Chronicling the surprising history of D&D’s origins (one largely unknown even to hardcore players) while examining the game’s profound impact, Ewalt weaves laser-sharp subculture analysis with his own present-day gaming experiences. An enticing blend of history, journalism, narrative, and memoir, Of Dice and Men sheds light on America’s most popular (and widely misunderstood) form of collaborative entertainment.

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