THE WORLDS OF GEORGE RR MARTIN

Subtitle The Inspirations Behind Game of Thrones

Tom Huddleston
Price $35.00 / £25.00
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The master of modern fantasy, the architect of Westeros - George R.R. Martin has redefined the genre.

With A Song of Ice and Fire, Martin created one of the most ambitious and immersive fantasy worlds ever written. Spanning millions of words and still evolving, this epic series is a triumph of interwoven narratives, political intrigue, and unforgettable characters.

But how did a writer best known for short stories and TV scripts craft a saga of such scale and complexity? What historical, literary, and personal influences shaped his vision?

The Worlds of George R.R. Martin explores the inspirations behind his work, from the Wars of the Roses and the Mongol conquests to mythology, classic literature, and his own life experiences. This book pieces together the many influences that shaped Martin’s storytelling, revealing the history and ideas behind one of the greatest fantasy sagas of all time.

For fans and scholars alike, this is the definitive guide to the mind behind Westeros and the epic stories that changed fantasy forever.

Format:
Format Hardcover Book 208 Pages
ISBN:
ISBN 9780711288522
Size:
Size8.27 in x 10.24 in / 210.00 mm x 260.00 mm
Published:
Published Date October 10th, 2024
Tom Huddleston
Tom Huddleston is an author, journalist and musician based in North London, UK. His novels include several science fiction and fantasy stories for younger readers including the eco-futuristic FloodWorld trilogy. He spent a decade on the Film desk at Time Out magazine and is now a freelance Film & TV journalist writing for, among others, The Guardian and Little White Lies.
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