Lore & Legends

The Art of Fifth Edition reveals the incredible story of the game’s current and most successful edition using a combination of interviews, imagery and other creative features. D&D’s blockbuster Fifth Edition has experienced extraordinary growth every year since it was released in 2014, and boasts more than thirteen million players in North America (and growing). The Art of Fifth Edition explores and celebrates the history, cultural relevance, and popularity of the game through these stories and visuals. D&D fans will get a rich, behind-the-scenes view of the story of the Fifth Edition. On the journey, readers will dive deep into the Wizards’ core products, exploring their designs, themes, and a wealth of eclectic imagery that brings event-level campaigns and sourcebooks to life. Interviews and commentary from key creators who built and sustain the game provide epic insights into the stories and game mechanics, while concept art, sketches, maps, and more celebrate the visual development of the game. This is the most comprehensive collection of Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition imagery and commentary ever assembled, making it the ultimate collectible for the game’s millions of fans around the world.