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Sean’s picks for the DnD crowd. Protip: Need a particular DnD book? Don’t want to drop $50? Check your library. You’re welcome.

The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie A barbarian, a guard captain, an inquisitor, and a wizard walk into a war...

The Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist Pug’s magic is unusual, and there’s a freshly-torn rift between the worlds. This series is based on an actual campaign Feist was part of. Start with Magician: Apprentice.

Range of Ghosts by Elizabeth Bear A former princess seeking wizardly power and the weak heir to an embattled throne team up to take on the cult pulling the strings behind the strife and war that spans empires.

The Elric Saga by Michael Moorcock These ‘60s stories of doomed emperor, sorceror, and all-around antihero Elric are classics upon which many modern characters and campaigns have been built. The reading order is all over the map on this one; we suggest finding yourself a nice compilation to start with, like Elric: The Stealer of Souls.

Three Hearts and Three Lions by Poul Anderson A 20th century man is plucked out of time to face down all the armies of chaos, which are about to overthrow the realms of light.

The Legend of Drizzt by R.A. Salvatore Another classic, Drizzt is the original misunderstood dark elf. The Legend of Drizzt starts with Homeland, though you may find it compiled in The Dark Elf Trilogy.

The Discworld series by Terry Pratchett Equal parts parody and adventure, Terry Pratchett is unmatched in the telling of tales that leave you laughing and thinking. You’ll find analogues for every DnD class on Discworld. Where do you start? Wherever you want, though this guide may come in handy (it’s not current with the most recent books, but perfect for beginnings. We suggest starting with Witches or Watch).

Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons and Dragons by Michael Witwer A narrative biography of the inventor of DnD, from his childhood to his death in 2008.

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Sam Witwer, Michael Witwer, Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, and Joe Manganiello at Book Soup in West Hollywood, California to promote Art & Arcana - October 24, 2018 [x, x, x, x, x]

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EMPIRE OF IMAGINATION

Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons

Michael Witwer

Bloomsbury

2015

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Nerd Glory! New from Ten Speed Press, Dungeons & Dragons: Art and Arcana, A Visual History, with Michael Witwer, Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, and Sam Witwer.

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Sam Witwer, Michael Witwer, Kyle Newman, and Jon Peterson at the LDAC in San Francisco, California to promote Art & Arcana - October 29, 2018  [x, x]