The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire)

Don't feed the trolls! For the true A Song of Ice and Fire fan, this book is enriching, absorbing and fun to read and speculate about. This is a companion book to the A Song of Ice and Fire novels by George R. R. Martin, written by the author and two co-writers who love and respect his work, Elio Garcia Jr., and Linda Antonnison. Elio and Linda were enlisted as fact-checkers for his previous book, A Dance with Dragons and have known GRRM for almost two decades. No one besides George himself understands this world better than they do. George R. R. Martin is very protective of the world he has created and the characters. He dislikes fanfiction intensely. If George trusts Elio and Linda and has put his name on the book, I trust that George has read and approved every detail of every page. The writing is meant to be the words and opinions of a Maester of the Citadel. It is written in the world-view of the Maester and uses a Maester's style. It takes a talented writer to write convincingly from the point of a view of a fictional character, so I must say WELL DONE Elio and Linda. You did a fantastic job. The book itself is large, heavy, and well-made. The artwork is stupendous. _I am grateful to have a book that was co-written by two people who love and cherish the world that Martin has created instead of a commercially produced companion book written by executives that don't care about the original work._ This was a labor of love and it shows. There are tantalizing clues for the hard-core fans and fascinating stories that anyone who reads the novels or watches the show will enjoy. If you enjoy the novels and love the world of Westeros, It's a must-have addition.

I almost passed on picking this up, despite being a huge Game of Thrones fan, due to the negative reviews the book was getting. I went and ordered it anyway, and the moment the package was delivered and I had the book in my hands, I knew this was a great buy for 30 bucks. The book is wonderfully bound, and the look and feel of the cover is just triple A-quality. Open the book up and you are greeted with excellently done art and illustrations, including portraits, landscapes of various locales in the Ice and Fire world, battle depictions, dragons and much more. The art here is so beautifully drawn that it alone is worth the price of the book. It really is that good. This volume is packed with information and anecdotes on the Ice and Fire world that George R. R. Martin has created, and will no doubt be helpful in further understanding a lot of the events and characters that preceded the current books and shaped the world. People say that the accuracy of the information is questionable, but when George R. R. Martin's name is boldly printed on the cover of the book, I have a hard time believing that the content of the text isn't authentic or genuine for any reason. I normally prefer to read kindle versions of books, due to convenience and flexibility, but this is one of those books that you simply have to own the physical print version. The quality of the bounding, cover, artwork, and text formatting is exceptionally good, and a digital version simply would not be able to do it justice. Definitely get the print version of this, and then sit back with it and be immersed into The World of Ice and Fire. The book is over 300 pages long, and each and every page is beautifully printed with text, art illustrations, or a combination of both. If you are a true Game of Thrones fan, buy it. You will not be disappointed.

"The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones" is an absolute treasure trove for fans of the "Game of Thrones" series. I purchased it as a gift for my partner, and it exceeded all expectations. The book is not just a comprehensive tome of Westerosi history; it's a work of art. The illustrations and intricate details throughout are simply breathtaking, immersing readers in the rich lore and mythology of George R.R. Martin's world. It's a visual and narrative feast that adds layers of depth to the beloved series, making it a perfect gift for die-hard fans looking to dive deeper into the universe they adore. The quality of the book itself is superb, from the sturdy binding to the glossy pages. It's a collector's item that will proudly adorn any bookshelf and is sure to provide endless hours of exploration and enjoyment. We've even kept ours out as a coffee table book- it's just too pretty to put away

El libro me llegó anteayer, exactamente el día previsto. Es una verdadera maravilla: Amplio en detalles, bonito y con unas ilustraciones muy muy buenas. Además, la encuadernación y las hojas son de muy buena calidad. Mi única queja, aunque no por ello debo darle menos de 5 estrellas, es que no me cabe en ninguna estantería debido a su tamaño y aún estoy buscándole sitio, dado que no puedo colocarlo junto a sus hermanos de CdHyF. Muy buena compra.

Book is good, shipping not

Şansıma sanırsam 480 TL ye listelenmişti direk aldım, İngilizce olması ve Kalın kapak olması harika çok kaliteli bir ürün herkese tavsiye ederim, tam koleksiyonluk ürün

I am very happy that I bought this book. 10/10 Highly recommended.

O livro é absolutamente lindo. Ele é enorme e cheio de ilustrações. A proposta é que ele foi escrito por uma maester da Citadela, sendo uma coletânea de conhecimentos sobre a história de Westeros. Muito bacana para que leu os livros e/ou viu as séries e queria mais informações sobre personagens e acontecimentos passados que são apenas mencionados.