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Side Quest
A Visual History of Roleplaying Games, A Graphic Novel
2024
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3.61
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For fans of dungeon crawls and dice rolls—and anyone wanting to know more about them—Side Quest is a stand-alone graphic novel history of roleplaying games (RPGs), from ancient games to those played today, with personal stories from creators throughout! With a meld of history, fantasy, and memoir, Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games gives existing fans of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) insight into the history of the medium—and provides a gateway for anyone new to the phenomenon. The creators, Steenz and Samuel Sattin, narrate the book, switching between personal stories about their RPG experiences and concrete information that reveals the fascinating and often little-known history of these games. (Did you know that H. G. Wells created an RPG in the early 1900s? You will soon, along with so much more!) This is an inviting introduction to what TTRPGs are, why they matter, and how readers can get involved. And like any popular guide to arcana, this book is geared toward an audience of gamers, non-gamers, and general readers alike. Equal parts enlightening, adventurous, and approachable, this appealing graphic nonfiction book is one that everyone can enjoy!

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Samuel Sattin
Samuel Sattin
Author · 7 books
SAMUEL SATTIN is the writer of the upcoming, multi-volume UNICO: AWAKENING series for SCHOLASTIC Graphix, in coordination with Tezuka Productions in Japan. He is also the writer of highly acclaimed books, including BUZZING (Little Brown for Young Readers), SIDE QUEST (Harper Collins, 2024), and both THE ESSENTIAL ANIME: GUIDE and A KID'S GUIDE TO ANIME AND MANGA, co-written with Patrick Macias (Running Press, Fall 2023). He adapted the Academy Award Nominated Cartoon Saloon Irish Folklore Trilogy WOLF WALKERS, SONG OF THE SEA and THE SECRET OF KELLS (2020 - 2024) to graphic novel format, has written screenplays for PBS Kids, and previously wrote books such as BEZKAMP, LEGEND, and THE SILENT END. His non-fiction has appeared or been featured in The Nib, NPR, and elsewhere. He graduated with an MFA in Comics from California College of the Arts and a Creative Writing MFA from Mills College, freelances in animation development, and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, AKA: Snoopy Central. He currently resides in Northern California.
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