{"product_id":"lore-legends-special-edition-boxed-book-ephemera-set-a-visual-celebration-of-the-fifth-edition-of-the-worlds-greatest-roleplaying-game-hardcover","title":"Lore \u0026 Legends [Special Edition, Boxed Book \u0026 Ephemera Set]: A Visual Celebration of the Fifth Edition of the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Witwer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKyle Newman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJon Peterson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deluxe special edition of \u003ci\u003eLore \u0026amp; Legends\u003c\/i\u003e, an illustrated guide to Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons' beloved fifth edition.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the reimagined fifth edition of Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons debuted in the summer of 2014, the game was on the brink of obsolescence. But within a few short years, D\u0026amp;D 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, \u003ci\u003e Lore \u0026amp; Legends\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the incredible ongoing story of Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons fifth edition from the perspective of the designers, artists, and players who bring it to life. This comprehensive visual guide illuminates contemporary D\u0026amp;D--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 \u003ci\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons Art \u0026amp; Arcana\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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 Faer甁 illustrated by Jared Blando, an 8\" x 10\" art print of the original fifth edition \u003ci\u003eStarter Set\u003c\/i\u003e cover artwork by Jaime Jones, and a custom resin d20 die.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/b\u003e launched the great tradition of roleplaying games in 1974 with an unprecedented mix of adventure and strategy, dice-rolling, and storytelling. Wizards of the Coast continues to honor that tradition, bringing to market a diverse range of D\u0026amp;D game and entertainment experiences and influencing numerous writers, directors, and game designers by tapping into an innate human need to gather with friends and tell an exciting story together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 x 12.5 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45400677810370,"sku":"9781984862464","price":137.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0855\/0338\/files\/shMJWLPC2T9781984862464_ad78d885-a2bf-4930-9fb2-915c4a52a975.webp?v=1755153965","url":"https:\/\/www.wearecoolstory.com\/products\/lore-legends-special-edition-boxed-book-ephemera-set-a-visual-celebration-of-the-fifth-edition-of-the-worlds-greatest-roleplaying-game-hardcover","provider":"Cool Story Games, Media, and Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}