Explore the definitive history of how Dungeons & Dragons began. The Making of Original D&D is an extraordinary archival collection featuring rare documents, early writings, and never-before-seen materials that reveal the true origin story of the world’s most influential roleplaying game. This hardcover brings together Gary Gygax’s first typed 1973 draft of D&D, complete with handwritten notes from both Gygax and Dave Arneson, along with the complete facsimiles of the 1974 Original D&D white box booklets.
This collection also includes early articles, unpublished correspondence, and foundational writings that shaped modern D&D. Paired with expert commentary by D&D historian Jon Peterson, this book is a deep dive into the creative spark that launched a global phenomenon. Celebrate 50 years of adventure with a historic tribute worthy of the legendary game.
Features
- Includes the never-released 1973 first draft of Dungeons & Dragons with handwritten notes by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson
- Features about 30 rare documents, early articles, and unpublished correspondence that shaped original D&D
- Collects classic magazine and fanzine writings not publicly available in modern archives
- Contains complete facsimiles of all first printings of the 1974 Original D&D white box booklets and supplements
- Includes expert historical commentary by Jon Peterson, one of the foremost D&D historians
- A 50th anniversary celebration piece honoring the origins of the world’s greatest roleplaying game