Description
Who was the first woman to design a module for TSR?Which adventure was so “scandalous” that management literally buried it in a landfill?Which release was, chronologically speaking, the fifth edition of D&D?
Find out in Designers & Dragons Origins! This comprehensive four-volume history tells the tale of each and every product TSR released for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1e.
From the birth of roleplaying to the discovery of the Forgotten Realms, from the rise of Basic D&D to the fall of Mystara, award-winning historian Shannon Appelcline brings you the story of OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1e in Designers & Dragons Origins.
Book by book, the four volumes in this series cover every product TSR released for:• Vol 1: Original D&D and Advanced D&D 1e (1971-1983)• Vol 2: Advanced D&D 1e (1983-1988)• Vol 3: Holmes D&D, B/X D&D, and BECMI D&D (1977-1987)• Vol 4: BECMI D&D, Black Box D&D, and Mystara (1987-1995)
Nearly a decade in the making, Designers & Dragons Origins spans 1500+ pages and over 400,000 words. Each volume features a full-color interior and ribbon bookmarks, with a stylish slipcase enclosing the whole package. Altogether, this handsome set will make a prized treasure on any fan’s bookshelf.
Specifications
| Item Number | EHP8010 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dragon Shield |
| Weight | 9.148 lb |
| UPC | 9781613172155 |
| Brand | Dragon Shield |
| Category | Role Playing Games |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Order By Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Product Brand | Dragon Shield |






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