Tag: August Derleth

August Derleth reviewed and praised The Outsider And Others (which he edited) under a pseudonym

Jesse Willis

In my constant researches for the Public Domain PDF Page I’ve just come across this seemingly heretofore unknown factoid about August Derleth: He reviewed, and praised, his own book under a pseudonym. Here is the review from page 126 of… Read moreAugust Derleth reviewed and praised The Outsider And Others (which he edited) under a pseudonym

Commentary: Appendix N: Inspirational And Educational Reading by Gary Gygax (from AD&D’s original Dungeon Masters Guide)

Jesse Willis

Gary Gygax, co-creator of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons added, on page 224 of the 1979 Dungeon Masters Guide, a list of “Inspirational And Educational Reading.” Long out of print, but still incredibly relevant, this list of inspirations for the phenomenon… Read moreCommentary: Appendix N: Inspirational And Educational Reading by Gary Gygax (from AD&D’s original Dungeon Masters Guide)