Gary Gygax

Author

Gary Gygax

12 books3 series

Ernest Gary Gygax (1938–2008) was an American writer and game designer, best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson. Gygax is generally acknowledged as one of the fathers of the tabletop role-playing game.

AUTHOR CAREER

Publication timeline

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1985–200812 cataloged publications

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THE AUTHOR’S WRITING

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Main classification

Fantasy12 (100%)

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Genres and themes

Fantasy12 / 12 books