Eric Zimmerman & Katie Salen, co-authors of the groundbreaking book on game design, Rules of Play.
Coverings a wide range of topics including core concepts of game design, rules, play, and culture, this has become one of the fundamental books in studying game design.
Eric Zimmerman is currently a full-time professor at NYU, teaching courses at the Game Center, and an active game designer.
Katie Salen aided the launch of the Quest 2 Learn in 2009 and is currently the Executive Director of Design for the program.