Generation Decks: The Unofficial History of Gaming Phenomenon Magic: The Gathering
by Titus Chalk
Description
This lively history explores the origins, evolution, and enduring cultural impact of Magic: The Gathering, the groundbreaking fantasy card game that reshaped competitive gaming and geek culture. Tracing the vision of mathematician Richard Garfield alongside the experiences of players and communities, it reveals how intricate strategy, collectible design, imaginative artwork, and social connection combined to create a worldwide phenomenon. Blending personal memoir, reportage, and affectionate analysis, the book celebrates the people, passions, and changing identities bound together by the game. It is both an engaging account of Magic’s rise and a thoughtful portrait of how a hobby can become a defining part of a generation’s culture.
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paperback
Solaris
Published Apr 6, 2017
318 pages
ISBN: 9781786180674
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First Published
2017
Language
eng
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