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Jon Peterson

Jon Peterson is widely recognized as an authority on the history of games, best known as the author of Playing at the World, The Elusive Shift, and Game Wizards. He also co-authored Dungeons & Dragons: Art & Arcana, Heroes’ Feast: The Official Dungeons & Dragons Cookbook, and Heroes’ Feast Flavors of the Multiverse. He has contributed to academic anthologies on games, including MIT Press’s Zones of Control and Routledge’s Role-Playing Game Studies: Transmedia Foundations. Jon also has written for various geek culture websites, including Wired, Polygon, and BoingBoing, as well as maintaining his own blog.

Books

Gifts for D&D Fans

Even the most powerful monster is nothing compared with the challenge of picking out a gift. Luckily there’s just what you need for this quest! Art books, journals, puzzles, and even a cookbook –  you can find the perfect present for any D&D fan! Check out our recommendations below!

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COVER REVEAL – Puncheons and Flagons – The Official D&D Cocktail Book

The cover has been revealed for Puncheons and Flagons – the official Dungeons & Dragons cocktail book releasing August 27, 2024! Complement any game night with 75 deliciously clever Dungeons & Dragons-themed cocktails and bar bites to sustain any group of players for any time of day. Two official D&D cookbooks – Heroes’ Feast (Dungeons

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Delicious Pop Culture Cookbooks for the Nerdy Kitchen

The heat is on and the temperature is perfect to add a new recipe to your summer gatherings! With pop culture cookbooks, you can truly immerse yourself in the world of your favorite franchise. Make a tavern meal you could split with Geralt from The Witcher; indulge in Sansa Stark’s favorite lemon cake; channel The

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