The Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons

The captivating story of the life of Gary Gygax – the creator of the iconic role-playing game.

Gary Gygax's life was as memorable as any journey through dungeons. By inventing the most famous and best-selling role-playing game of all time, Dungeons... & Dragons, he truly revolutionized the industry. Gygax influenced not only the development of the genre but also two generations of authors, programmers, and game designers, providing them tools to create characters and entire worlds in their imagination.

By studying interviews, archival photos, and documents, Michael Witwer was able to describe the life story of the godfather of all fantasy games as an exciting adventure. The book will take you into the workshop of a genius who managed to subdue imagination and reveal the main secret of his success – an unwavering belief in the power of creativity and incredible dedication to his craft, despite all hardships.