Volume 2 Monsters &

Bones & Negative Space: A Deconstruction of OD&D’s Monster Manual

This book, a companion to “Treasure & & & & & &,” delves into a critical reexamination of half of OD&D’s Booklet II, “Monsters.” Author Luke Gearing takes a radical approach, dismantling the classic monster manual to expose its underlying structure and question our assumptions about how monsters are presented and conceived.

The result is a provocative exploration that leaves behind only “bones and negative space,” inviting readers to engage in their own critical analysis of the material. Bonito’s presentation further reinforces the themes explored, leaving ample room for readers to delve deeper into the book’s provocative content.

Prepare for a thought-provoking journey through the foundations of monster design, challenging conventional thinking and inspiring a new understanding of these creatures of fantasy.