{"product_id":"2940172553394","title":"Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons \u0026 Dragons and The People Who Play It","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and personal look at Dungeons amp; Dragons that \"tracks Damp;D's turbulent rice, fall, and survival, from its heyday in the 1980s¿to the twenty-first century\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you've never played Dungeons amp; Dragons, you probably know someone who has: the game has had a profound influence on our culture, and 2014 marks the intriguing role-playing phenomenon's 40th anniversary. Released decades before the Internet and social media, Dungeons amp; Dragons inspired one of the original nerd subcultures and is still revered by more than 30 million fans. Now, the authoritative history and magic of the game are revealed by an award-winning journalist and lifelong Damp;D player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eOf Dice and Men\u003c\/i\u003e, David Ewalt describes the development of Dungeons amp; Dragons from the game's origins on the battlefields of ancient Europe through the hysteria that linked it to satanic rituals and teen suicides to its apotheosis as father of the modern video-game industry. As he chronicles the surprising history of the game's origins (a history largely unknown even to hardcore players) and examines Damp;D's lasting impact, Ewalt weaves laser-sharp subculture analysis with his own present-day gaming experiences, \"writing about the world of fantasy role-playing junkies with intelligence, dexterity, and even wisdom\" (Ken Jennings). An enticing blend of history, journalism, narrative, and memoir, \u003ci\u003eOf Dice and Men\u003c\/i\u003e sheds light on America's most popular (and widely misunderstood) form of collaborative entertainment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47099043086576,"sku":"2940172553394","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940172553394_p0.jpg?v=1763839957","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940172553394","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}