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title: "the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977"
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# Rare Articles Original Draft Handwritten Notes the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977

**Brand:** dungeons & dragons
**Price:** NT$6220
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎲 Relive the Legend: A Journey Through D&D's Origins!

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- **What is this?** the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977 by dungeons & dragons
- **How much does it cost?** NT$6220 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- dungeons & dragons enthusiasts

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## Key Features

- • **Celebrate 50 Years:** Join the anniversary celebration of a beloved gaming legacy.
- • **Exclusive Insights:** Gain access to handwritten notes from the legends themselves.
- • **Unearth the Origins:** Dive into the never-before-seen drafts of D&D's inception.
- • **Historical Commentary:** Benefit from expert insights by D&D historian Jon Peterson.
- • **Comprehensive Collection:** Explore a treasure trove of articles and documents, many lost to time.

## Overview

This groundbreaking book unveils the original drafts of Dungeons & Dragons from 1970-1977, featuring handwritten notes by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, along with a collection of rare articles and documents that shaped the RPG landscape. Perfect for historians and fans alike, it commemorates 50 years of D&D with exclusive insights and a comprehensive look at its rich history.

## Description

the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977

## Features

- Unearth the very first draft of original D&D, never released to the public until now. Crafted on Gygax’s home typewriter, this 1973 document contains handwritten notes by both Gygax and Arneson.
- Discover approximately 30 early articles and rare documents that lay the foundation for modern D&D, including unpublished correspondence between Gygax and Arneson.
- Peruse a remarkable collection of magazine and fanzine articles, many of which are no longer publicly available or remain undiscovered by D&D historians and fans of classic D&D.
- Flip through facsimiles of all the first printings of Original D&D, compiled in a single book for the first time in D&D’s publishing history.
- Explore the creation and development of the original 1974 game with insightful commentary by Jon Peterson, one of D&D’s foremost historians.
- Commemorate our 50th anniversary with this homage to D&D's past. We invite you to look back on D&D’s history with a discerning eye as we celebrate how far D&D has come. Here’s to 50 years, and 50 more!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Display Dimensions | 0.79 x 8.19 x 10.98 inches |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2.1 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 10.99"L x 8.19"W |
| Material Fabric | Paper |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Theme | Fantasy, RPG |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Language | English |
| Container Type | Box |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Number of Players | 2, 2-4 |

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*