The Art of Dragon Magazine: Including All the Cover Art from the First Ten Years

Art of Dragon Magazine brings together the cover art that appeared on Dragon Magazine during its first ten years. This digital PDF edition lets you view the collection immediately after purchase. Download the file and start exploring the artwork at once.

Edited by Jean Blashfield, this volume combines covers, interior illustrations, and short fiction from the magazine’s early era. It was originally published by TSR, Inc. in 1988 and is now offered here as an instant digital download.

Book Overview

The Art of Dragon Magazine is a visual treasury of the fantasy art featured in Dragon Magazine from its first issue through its tenth year. The collection includes all cover art from that period, including Denis Beauvais’s In The Conflict from issue #111 and Dean Morrissey’s The Pillage of Tantlin from issue #102. Roger E. Moore, editor of Dragon Magazine, provides an introduction that reflects on the magazine’s history and the role of fantasy art.

The book is organized into thematic sections such as Dragons, Fighters, Places, Magic, Creatures, and Humor. It also includes four fiction interludes by Ardath Mayhar, Gordon Linzner, Nancy Varian Berberick, and W. J. Hodgson.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• All cover art from the first ten years of Dragon Magazine, reproduced for close viewing.
• An introduction by Dragon Magazine editor Roger E. Moore, tracing the magazine’s early years.
• Thematic art sections covering dragons, fighters, player characters, places, magic, creatures, miscellany, and humor.
• Four fiction interludes by Ardath Mayhar, Gordon Linzner, Nancy Varian Berberick, and W. J. Hodgson.
• A special insert titled “Great Stoney,” a cardboard castle to cut out and build.
• Graphic design and layout by Stephanie Tabat.

Why This Book Matters

This collection documents the visual identity of one of the most influential role-playing game magazines. Dragon Magazine helped shape the look of fantasy gaming in the 1980s, and its covers were a key part of that legacy.

For readers interested in fantasy art, game history, or TSR publications, this digital edition offers a durable reference copy of a well-known art book.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. Access is provided immediately after purchase, and the PDF can be opened on a range of devices.

The file works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile phones, and most popular PDF reading applications. You can read it on the device you already use.

FAQ

How soon will I get the file after purchase?
Your download will be available immediately after your purchase is completed.

Will a physical copy be shipped to me?
No. This is a digital download only, and no physical copy will be mailed.

Which devices can I use to read this PDF?
The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and popular reading apps.

Download The Art of Dragon Magazine today and keep this collection of early Dragon Magazine cover art on your digital shelf.

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