{"product_id":"d-d-the-making-of-original-dungeons-dragons-1970-1977","title":"The Making of Original Dungeons \u0026 Dragons 1970-1977 Hardcover Book","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:820px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#171717;text-align:left;overflow-wrap:break-word;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:clamp(20px,4vw,26px);background:#171717;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#242424,#101010);border-top:4px solid #f0d632;border-radius:12px;color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d632;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eMonmouth Cards · RPGs · Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,32px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;margin:0 0 14px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003eThe Making of Original Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons 1970-1977 Hardcover Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#f0d632;\"\u003eA deep archival look at how the original game took shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#e6e6e6;margin:0;\"\u003eThis oversized Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons hardcover gathers rare historical material, early printed works, and commentary that traces the game’s formative years. 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Wizards of the Coast lists this book at 576 pages in English, with book dimensions of 8.62 x 1.89 x 10.79 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;color:#171717;margin:26px 0 12px;padding-bottom:9px;border-bottom:2px solid #f0d632;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;\"\u003eProduct highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:20px;list-style:disc;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly D\u0026amp;D history in one volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book focuses on the development of original Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons from 1970 through 1977, collecting foundational documents and early published material into a single reference work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare archival material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wizards states the book includes Gary Gygax’s first draft of original D\u0026amp;D, along with handwritten notes from Gygax and Dave Arneson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric reprints and commentary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers can explore facsimiles of the first printings of the original 1974 D\u0026amp;D booklets and supplements, paired with commentary from historian Jon Peterson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for collectors and readers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether you collect D\u0026amp;D books, study tabletop history, or want a standout shelf piece for the game’s 50th anniversary era, this release is aimed more at reading and reference than at active play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Prompt,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;color:#171717;margin:26px 0 12px;padding-bottom:9px;border-bottom:2px solid #f0d632;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;\"\u003eShop with Monmouth Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,220px),1fr));gap:10px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;background:#f7f7f7;border:1px solid #dddddd;border-radius:8px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:5px;color:#171717;\"\u003eReal stores. 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