{"product_id":"dicing-with-dragons-role-playing-games-guide-book-1983-ian-livingstone-first-plume-printing-fantasy","title":"Dicing with Dragons Role-Playing Games Guide Book (1983) — Ian Livingstone | First Plume Printing, Fantasy Gaming Nonfiction","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eA great crossover title for fantasy readers, tabletop gamers, and early RPG collectors, \u003cem data-end=\"316\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eDicing with Dragons\u003c\/em\u003e is Ian Livingstone’s lively introduction to the role-playing hobby at the moment it was breaking into the mainstream. Rather than a novel, this is a practical fantasy gaming guide that explains how role-playing works, introduces major games of the period, and includes the solo adventure “Eye of the Dragon.” It also has strong visual appeal, with miniature-filled cover art and interior illustrations by Russ Nicholson. This copy is photo-verified as a 1983 First Plume Printing paperback with visible cover and edge wear, clean readable text pages, and nicely aged paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"907\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"909\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback book\u003cbr data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"938\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"943\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 5 x .25 in.\u003cbr data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"968\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"973\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper \/ cardstock wraps\u003cbr data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cover with red, green, and multicolor fantasy artwork; cream-toned pages\u003cbr data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plume \/ New American Library, New York and Scarborough, Ontario\u003cbr data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983\u003cbr data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1219\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fantasy Gaming Nonfiction \/ Role-Playing Games\u003cbr data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 210 pages\u003cbr data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1332\"\u003eIdentifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISBN 0-452-25447-7 \/ LCCN 83-8359\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1386\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Plume Printing, November 1983\u003cbr data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable; paperback\u003cbr data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated by Russ Nicholson; black-and-white interior illustrations\u003cbr data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes “Eye of the Dragon,” a solo role-playing game designed especially for this book; sections on game systems, accessories, miniatures, painting figures, and creating your own games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"1839\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003cbr data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003ePositives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1885\"\u003e• Complete paperback with first printing page present\u003cbr data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1941\"\u003e• Binding appears intact\u003cbr data-end=\"1971\" data-start=\"1968\"\u003e• Interior text is clean and readable in the photos\u003cbr data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003e• No writing, underlining, or ownership marks visible\u003cbr data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003e• Strong vintage fantasy gaming cover design with bright title lettering still showing well\u003cbr data-end=\"2175\" data-start=\"2172\"\u003e• Even age toning gives the text block a classic 1980s paperback look\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003eI\u003cstrong data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"2250\"\u003essues \/ Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2271\" data-start=\"2268\"\u003e• Noticeable edge wear, rubbing, and corner wear to covers\u003cbr data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003e• Creasing and surface wear visible across front cover\u003cbr data-end=\"2389\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003e• Spine shows wear, rubbing, and edge chipping, especially toward the ends\u003cbr data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2463\"\u003e• Back cover has scuffing, scratches, and corner wear\u003cbr data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003e• Pages are age toned throughout\u003cbr data-end=\"2557\" data-start=\"2554\"\u003e• General shelf wear consistent with use and age\u003cbr data-end=\"2608\" data-start=\"2605\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003e Sold as pictured—please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2862\" data-start=\"2666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2862\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2691\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2694\" data-start=\"2691\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; 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He also co-created the hugely influential \u003cem data-end=\"3138\" data-start=\"3120\"\u003eFighting Fantasy\u003c\/em\u003e gamebook series, making him a natural guide for a beginner-friendly role-playing handbook like this one. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3427\" data-start=\"3283\"\u003eThis is the kind of paperback that looks right at home beside early D\u0026amp;D books, Fighting Fantasy gamebooks, and well-loved 1980s fantasy shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. 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