Dungeons and Dragons The Book of Dragons

by Michael Witwer

224 pages, Hardcover

Published August 19, 2025

About the author

MICHAEL WITWER is a New York Times–bestselling author known for his work on the Hugo-nominated Dungeons & Dragons: Art & Arcana, the critically acclaimed Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons, and the bestselling D&D Heroes’ Feast cookbook series. His most recent works include Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Dragons, The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary, and his award-winning debut fantasy novel, Vivian Van Tassel and the Secret of Midnight Lake. He also starred on the eOne/Lionsgate cooking show Heroes' Feast, based on his book series of the same name. In 2024, Michael had the privilege of writing the opening feature in TIME’s D&D 50th Anniversary special issue. Michael holds degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago and resides in Chicago, Illinois, with his wife, two daughters, and two sons.

Reviews

[Rick · Rating 4 out of 5]

A typically gorgeous and informative book from DK. This one focuses on Dragons, particularly those from the role playing game Dungeons & Dragons.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only get to play D&D occasionally, but I love to read the sourcebooks and imagine scenarios. This was right up my alley - a book about one thing - a comprehensive the dragons in the world of D&D, the ones with their name in the title, the most interesting and enigmatic creatures of the whole series. I find it a fascinating resource and one I'll keep looking at for a long time. The art is amazing, the coverage is extensive, and there's lots of great lore and trivia. A super high quality book overall.

[Lesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, particularly love the anatomy and life cycles of each type of dragon. Read while listening to the Pentiment original soundtrack with Oblivion remastered landscapes playing in the background. 10/10 escapist break from The Horrors, would recommend.