Hard to believe that Gen Con has been around for 40+ years. Heck, hard to believe that roleplaying games have been around for almost that long! And right there, in the space where believing these statements are, amazingly, true, is where 40 Years of Gen Con lives.

Robin Laws had his work cut out for him in setting out to put together this book. Made up of a pastiche of chronological interview quotes from a vast array of people associated with Gen Con throughout its history, the book g More...

I've never been to Gen Con, but this was still an interesting book, particularly the sections covering the early years where the author presents things in such a way as to make a reasonable case for the event being integral to the growth of roleplaying games.

I'm biased of course, but this was a really great look at the history of Gen Con. Robin did an excellent job of putting it all together; it's full of great stories and history.

A delightful book of recollections from Gen Con founders, organizers, exhibitors, and attendees. A real historical gem.

I wish that there had been fewer architecture photos and more people photos. Anyway it was good, I liked it OK.