The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros by George R.R. Martin - Fiction - Paperback

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Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780007580910
Publisher: Harper Voyager (HarperCollins)

Overview
The World of Ice and Fire is the essential companion to George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones. Co-written with Elio M. García Jr. and Linda Antonsson, founders of the acclaimed Westeros.org fan site, this deluxe reference traces the entire history of Westeros and the lands beyond, from the Dawn Age through the War of the Five Kings. Packed with genealogies, maps, and lore, it is a must-have for any devoted fan wanting to go deeper into Martin's sprawling fantasy world.

About the Book
Told from the perspective of a maester of the Citadel, The World of Ice and Fire unspools centuries of in-world history that long predates the events of the novels. Readers travel from the mysterious Dawn Age and the arrival of the First Men, through the Age of Heroes, the Andal invasion, the rise of Valyria and its dragonlords, and the eventual conquest of Westeros by Aegon the Conqueror and his sister-wives. Each of the Seven Kingdoms is given its own detailed regional history, covering the great houses, their sigils, feuds, and the political intrigue that shaped the realm long before Robert's Rebellion. The book also explores the lands beyond Westeros, including Essos, the Free Cities, Slaver's Bay, and the far reaches of the known world, broadening the scope of the saga well past what appears in the main novels. Interwoven throughout are extensive genealogical charts for House Targaryen and the other great houses, making it easier to track centuries of marriages, successions, and bloody succession crises like the Dance of the Dragons. Written in-world as though compiled by Archmaester Gyldayn, the tone captures the dry, scholarly voice of Westerosi history while still delivering gripping stories of betrayal, conquest, and ambition. For readers who have devoured the novels and watched the television adaptation, this volume answers lingering questions about the Long Night, the Children of the Forest, and the origins of the White Walkers, while raising just as many new mysteries to chew on.

Key Benefits

• Official companion volume co-written with George R.R. Martin
• Covers centuries of Westerosi history not found in the main novels
• Detailed regional histories of all Seven Kingdoms and beyond
• Extensive genealogical charts for the great houses, including the Targaryens
• Written in an immersive in-world scholarly voice
• Essential reference for devoted Game of Thrones and ASOIAF fans

About the Authors
George R.R. Martin is the author of the bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire series, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones, and has been writing science fiction, fantasy, and horror since the 1970s. Elio M. García Jr. and Linda Antonsson are the founders of Westeros.org, one of the longest-running and most respected fan resources devoted to Martin's world. The husband-and-wife team has collaborated closely with Martin for years, consulting on companion material and helping compile the deep, sprawling history of Westeros and the lands beyond the Narrow Sea found within this volume.

Why You'll Love This Book
A richly detailed deep dive into Westeros, perfect for binge-rewatching companions or dedicated fantasy readers wanting more lore. Makes a thoughtful holiday gift, birthday present, or stocking stuffer for any devoted Game of Thrones fan, and a worthy addition to a fantasy book collection or classroom library for older teens and adults alike.

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