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From one of the most iconic game brands in the world, this official DUNGEONS & DRAGONS illustrated history provides an unprecedented look at the visual evolution of the brand, showing its continued influence on the worlds of pop culture and fantasy. Inside the book, you'll find more than seven hundred pieces of artwork-from each edition of the core role-playing books, supplements, and adventures; as well as Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels; decades of Dragon and Dungeonmagazines; and classic advertisements and merchandise; plus never-before-seen sketches, large-format canvases, rare photographs, one-of-a-kind drafts, and more from the now-famous designers and artists associated with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The superstar author team gained unparalleled access to the archives of Wizards of the Coast and the personal collections of top collectors, as well as the designers and illustrators who created the distinctive characters, concepts, and visuals that have defined fantasy art and gameplay for generations. This is the most comprehensive collection of D&Dimagery ever assembled, making this the ultimate collectible for the game's millions of fans around the world.

Go behind the scenes of the latest entry in one of the most popular video game series on Playstation. Packed with concept art and design work, this is a must for any fan of the God Of War series and the perfect companion piece to anyone playing the upcoming Playstation 4 game. It is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man, outside the shadow of the gods, he seeks solitude in the unfamiliar lands of Norse mythology. With new purpose and his son at his side, Kratos must fight for survival as powerful forces threaten to disrupt the new life he has created.

<p>An illustrated guide to Dungeons &amp; Dragons' beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and creators who bring it to life. </p><p>When the reimagined fifth edition of Dungeons &amp; Dragons debuted in the summer of 2014, tabletop roleplaying games were on the brink of obsolescence. But within a few short years, D&amp;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? </p><p>For the first time, Lore &amp; Legends reveals the incredible ongoing story of Dungeons &amp; Dragons fifth edition from the perspective of the designers, creators, and players who bring it to life.</p><p>This comprehensive visual guide illuminates contemporary D&amp;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 Art &amp; Arcana. </p>

<p> <strong><em>The Console Chronicles</em> will take you on a unique journey through the history of gaming platforms.</strong> </p> <p>Fifty years ago, the home console was an anomaly that predated when everyone around the world knew the name Nintendo. With each passing generation, consoles evolved, their pixels exchanged for polygons. Over time, these machines gained popularity and brought the beginnings of a new artistic frontier. Consoles enabled split-screen chaos, late-night LAN parties, and interlinked online play - connecting friendships worldwide.</p> <p><em>The Console Chronicles</em> is the ultimate tribute to not only five decades of home console gaming, but to the incredible people, and their remarkable stories, which make our shared history special. Telling tales of sibling rivalries and disruptive ideas, personal resonance and technical triumph, this is a celebration of every system that you hold dear.</p> <p>Words and art by:</p> <p>Christian Donlan</p> <p>Ashley Esqueda</p> <p>Julian Rignall</p> <p>Damien McFerran</p> <p>Sara Heritage</p> <p>Jon Cartwright</p> <p>Alex Olney</p> <p>Alana Hagues</p> <p>Mer Grazzini</p> <p>Dan Adelman</p> <p>Alicia Haddick</p> <p>Stephen Maurice Graham</p> <p>Adam Koralik</p> <p>Raul Higuera</p> <p>Brendan Hesse</p> <p>Suhaila Karim</p> <p>Plus many more!</p> <p>Made in collaboration with <em>Hookshot Media</em>. This edition published in partnership with Expanse, an imprint of HarperCollins<em>Publishers</em>.</p>