Wizards of the Coast The Making of Original D&D 1970-1977 (Hardcover)
The Making of Original D&D is a hardcover collection of rare documents and unpublished materials spanning 1970-1977. This book includes Gary Gygax's first typed draft of original D&D from 1973 with handwritten notes, early correspondence between Gygax and Arneson, and facsimiles of all first printings of the 1974 white box booklets and supplements. Historian Jon Peterson provides commentary throughout, offering insight into how the game was created and developed during its earliest years.
Highlights
- First Draft Manuscript: Gary Gygax's 1973 typed draft with handwritten notes from Gygax and Arneson, never before released
- Complete White Box Facsimiles: All first printings of the 1974 original D&D compiled in one book for the first time
- Rare Articles and Correspondence: Approximately 30 early documents including unpublished letters between Gygax and Arneson
- Expert Commentary: Analysis from Jon Peterson, one of D&D's foremost historians
- 50th Anniversary Edition: Published in 2024 to commemorate five decades of Dungeons & Dragons
Game details
- Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
- Format: Hardcover
- Year: 2024
- Product: Historical collection
What's in the box
- Hardcover book with rare documents and facsimiles from 1970-1977
Questions
Is this a playable rulebook?
No, this is a historical collection documenting how original D&D was created, not a rulebook for playing the game.
What is Gary Gygax's first draft?
It is the 1973 typed manuscript that became the foundation for the 1974 original D&D white box, with handwritten notes from both Gygax and Arneson.
Does this include the 1974 white box booklets?
Yes, it includes facsimiles of all first printings of the original 1974 D&D white box booklets and supplements.
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