When the first Dragonlance products were published in 1984, people were amazed, impressed, and captivated by the artwork, which most agree is some of the finest fantasy art ever produced.

The artwork was first featured in the Dragonlance calendars, which sold out almost immediately. Dragonlance fans sent in requests for copies of the artwork. In addition, they wanted to know “the inside story” on the making of Dragonlance. They wanted to know who designed it, who worked on it, how it came about.

The Art of the Dragonlance Saga was created to fill both needs. The book collected in one volume all the art that had been previously published in the calendars and on novels and game products. The book also presented for the first time concept artwork and preliminary sketches that had never before been seen. The art book sold out and, due to the expense of production, was not reprinted—much to the distress of Dragonlance fans who have since haunted used books stores searching for copies.

It is therefore with much pleasure that we are pleased to bring you, once again, The Art of the Dragonlance Saga, combining the work of some of fantasy’s top artists with the story of the project’s inception and creation. We hope you enjoy it.

—Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman