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Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin
Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin
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Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before Game of Thrones
by George R.R. Martin | Illustrated by Doug Wheatley
"The Thrill of Fire & Blood is the Thrill of all Martin's Fantasy Work: Familiar Myths Debunked, The Whole Trope Table Flipped." — Entertainment Weekly
🐉 THE DEFINITIVE TARGARYEN HISTORY
The inspiration for HBO’s House of the Dragon, this masterly work chronicles the rise and fall of the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria.
Extended Synopsis
Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen took up residence on Dragonstone. In Fire & Blood, George R.R. Martin presents the first volume of a definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros. Written from the perspective of a learned maester of the Citadel, this chronicle begins with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror—creator of the Iron Throne—and recounts the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat through fire and steel.
This volume provides the essential answers to the mysteries of the Seven Kingdoms: What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why was Valyria so deadly after the Doom? Featuring more than eighty stunning black-and-white illustrations by Doug Wheatley, the narrative captures the scope and grandeur of a historical epic. From the terrifying reign of Maegor the Cruel to the airborne combat of dragons ruling the skies, Fire & Blood reveals the full paradox of the Targaryen dynasty and the bloody foundations of Westeros.
Author Profile
George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire. Dubbed "the American Tolkien" by Time magazine, Martin has redefined modern fantasy with his intricate world-building, morally complex characters, and mastery of the historical-fiction-as-fantasy genre.
Reader Targeting & Academic Utility
- Fantasy Scholars: An essential resource for the study of world-building and fictional historiography.
- House of the Dragon Viewers: The primary source material for the HBO prequel series, offering deep context for current television narratives.
- Collectors: A beautifully illustrated, definitive volume for fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and high-fidelity fantasy literature.
Scholarly Themes & Highlights
- The legendary conquest of Aegon I and the forging of the Iron Throne.
- A detailed account of the "Dance of the Dragons" civil war.
- More than eighty exclusive black-and-white illustrations by artist Doug Wheatley.
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9781524796303 |
| ISBN-10: | 1524796301 |
| Publisher: | Random House Worlds |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Original Publication Date: | 2020-08-04 |
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