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Rise of the Dungeon Master

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2017144 pagesNation Books

Synopsis

This graphic novel chronicles the life of Gary Gygax, the visionary co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons. Readers are immersed in his journey from an imaginative misfit in 1950s Lake Geneva to the accidental architect of one of the most influential games ever made. The story explores the game's explosive popularity, the challenges of its rapid growth, and the cultural backlash it faced, all while highlighting Gygax's creative spirit and business missteps.

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David Kushner is the author of Masters of Doom, a look into the early days of video game creation. He writes about technology and culture.

American-Israeli illustrator and cartoonist.

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Gary GygaxProtagonist
David ArnesonSupporting

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Book cover of Rise of the Dungeon Master: Gary Gygax and the Creation of D&D
4 editions available