2008 · Non-Game Book (but RPG Related)

Playground Worlds: Creating and Evaluating Experiences of Role-Playing Games

A collection of articles examining the theory, practice, and culture of role-playing games, with a particular focus on the Nordic role-playing scene and additional perspectives from Anglo-American communities. The book is divided into sections on role-player communities and journalism, the creative processes and design of role-playing works, and recent research and theory. It includes practical methods and techniques for larp design and production, alongside discussions of artistic intent and analytical approaches.