Appendix N

<p><em><strong>APPENDIX N: The Literary History of Dungeons &amp; Dragons</strong></em> 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, <em>Dungeons &amp; Dragons</em>. It is a deep intellectual dive into the literature of SF/F&#39;s past that will fascinate any serious role-playing gamer or fan of classic science fiction and fantasy.<br /> <br /> 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.</p>