Stu Horvath is a writer from New Jersey. He is the founder of Unwinnable, an outlet for independent cultural criticism. He also manages the VintageRPG account on Instagram and cohosts the Vintage RPG Podcast.
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From the Publisher
“Horvath’s love for the genre shines through every entry in this immaculately researched tome. It’s exhaustive but not exhausting; you’ll keep reading for pleasure long after you’ve found the info you came for.” —Steve Jackson, perpetrator of Munchkin
“Stu Horvath has lovingly compiled this guide through tabletop RPG history with profound care, and I cannot wait to revisit this tome time and again!” —Skinner, psychedelic nightmare artist “This comprehensively researched, lovingly written book accurately reflects the world I saw around me: the hobby as I lived, worked, and participated in it for more than forty-five years.” —Liz Danforth, artist, editor, game designer, and writer “More than just a guide, Stu Horvath’s compendium is a deep dungeon crawl and a personal journey through the history, evolution, and culture of tabletop RPGs. Absolutely wonderful, and an essential addition to any gaming library.” —Evan Dorkin, writer and cartoonist, Milk & Cheese
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ix The 1970s 1 The 1980s 65 The 1990s 203 The 2000s 269 The 2010s 307 Acknowledgments 381 Glossary 383 Appendix A: The Games 387 Appendix B: Stu's "Appendix N" 399 Appendix C: Artists of Note 403 Appendix D: Dungeons 409 Appendix E: Thoughts on Collecting 415 Appendix F: RPG Publishers 417 Contributors 419 Index 421