{"product_id":"appendix-n","title":"Appendix N","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPENDIX N: The Literary History of Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a detailed and comprehensive investigation of the various works of science fiction and fantasy that game designer Gary Gygax declared to be the primary influences on his seminal role-playing game, \u003cem\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/em\u003e. It is a deep intellectual dive into the literature of SF\/F's past that will fascinate any serious role-playing gamer or fan of classic science fiction and fantasy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Author Jeffro Johnson, an expert role-playing gamer, accomplished Dungeon Master and three-time Hugo Award Finalist, critically reviews all 43 works and authors listed by Gygax in the famous appendix. In doing so, he draws a series of intelligent conclusions about the literary gap between past and present that are surprisingly relevant to current events, not only in the fantastic world of role-playing, but the real world in which the players live.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castalia House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50275413655909,"sku":"9789527065181","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/0538\/5573\/files\/imageloader_8c5bf61a-3c10-44a3-9025-0b77a8acedc9.jpg?v=1783019227","url":"https:\/\/paralleluniversebooks.com\/products\/appendix-n","provider":"Parallel Universe Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}