George R.R. Martin

George Raymond Richard "R.R." Martin was born September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey. His father was Raymond Collins Martin, a longshoreman, and his mother was Margaret Brady Martin. He has two sisters, Darleen Martin Lapinski and Janet Martin Patten. Martin attended Mary Jane Donohoe School and Marist High School. He began writing very young, selling monster stories to other neighborhood children for pennies, dramatic readings included. Later he became a comic book fan and collector in high school, and began to write fiction for comic fanzines (amateur fan magazines). Martin's first professional sale was made in 1970 at age 21: The Hero, sold to Galaxy, published in February, 1971 issue. Other sales followed. In 1970 Martin received a B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, graduating summa cum laude. He went on to complete a M.S. in Journalism in 1971, also from Northwestern. As a conscientious objector, Martin did alternative service 1972-1974 with VISTA, attached to Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation. He also directed chess tournaments for the Continental Chess Association from 1973-1976, and was a Journalism instructor at Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa, from 1976-1978. He wrote part-time throughout the 1970s while working as a VISTA Volunteer, chess director, and teacher. In 1975 he married Gale Burnick. They divorced in 1979, with no children. Martin became a full-time writer in 1979. He was writer-in-residence at Clarke College from 1978-79. Moving on to Hollywood, Martin signed on as a story editor for Twilight Zone at CBS Television in 1986. In 1987 Martin became an Executive Story Consultant for Beauty and the Beast at CBS. In 1988 he became a Producer for Beauty and the Beast, then in 1989 moved up to Co-Supervising Producer. He was Executive Producer for Doorways, a pilot which he wrote for Columbia Pictures Television, which was filmed during 1992-93. Martin's present home is Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a member of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (he was South-Central Regional Director 1977-1979, and Vice President 1996-1998), and of Writers' Guild of America, West. http://us.macmillan.com/author/george...

The Winds of Winter (A Song of Ice and Fire, #6)

George R.R. Martin

The Winds of Winter is the forthcoming sixth novel in the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. The previous installment, A Dance with Dragons, covered less story than Martin intended, omitting at least one planned large battle sequence and leaving several character threads ending in cliffhangers. Martin intends to resolve these cliffhangers "very early" in The Winds of Winter, saying "I'm going to open with the two big battles that I was building up to, the battle in the ice and the battle at Meereen—the battle of Slaver's Bay. And then take it from there."

A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)

George R.R. Martin

An alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here Here is the third volume in George R.R. Martin's magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. Together, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction. Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, victim of the sorceress who holds him in her thrall. Young Robb still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world. And as opposing forces manoeuver for the final showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost limits of civilization, accompanied by a horde of mythical Others—a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. As the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords...

A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)

George R.R. Martin

A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. Two great leaders—Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon—who hold sway over an age of enforced peace are dead, victims of royal treachery. Now, from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns. Six factions struggle for control of a divided land and the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, preparing to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war. It is a tale in which brother plots against brother and the dead rise to walk in the night. Here a princess masquerades as an orphan boy; a knight of the mind prepares a poison for a treacherous sorceress; and wild men descend from the Mountains of the Moon to ravage the countryside. Against a backdrop of incest and fratricide, alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel...and the coldest hearts. For when kings clash, the whole land trembles. Here is the second volume in George R.R. Martin magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Storm of Swords. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R.R. Martin stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction.

Fire & Blood (A Targaryen History, #1)

George R.R. Martin

With all the fire and fury fans have come to expect from internationally bestselling author George R. R. Martin, this is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros. Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen—the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria—took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire and Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart. What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why did it become so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What is the origin of Daenerys’s three dragon eggs? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel and featuring more than eighty all-new black-and-white illustrations by artist Doug Wheatley. Readers have glimpsed small parts of this narrative in such volumes as The World of Ice & Fire, but now, for the first time, the full tapestry of Targaryen history is revealed. With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire and Blood is the ultimate game of thrones, giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic, often bloody, and always fascinating history of Westeros.

A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3.1)

George R.R. Martin

Winter approaches Westeros like an angry beast. The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud. In the northern wastes, a horde of hungry, savage people steeped in the dark magic of the wilderness is poised to invade the Kingdom of the North where Robb Stark wears his new-forged crown. And Robb's defences are ranged against the South, the land of the cunning and cruel Lannisters, who have his young sisters in their power. Throughout Westeros, the war for the Iron Throne rages more fiercely than ever, but if the wall is breached, no king will live to claim it.

The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones

George R.R. Martin

The never-before-seen history of Westeros and the lands beyond. With hundreds of pages of all-new material from George R.R. Martin. If the past is prologue, then George R.R. Martin’s masterwork—the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time—warrants one hell of an introduction. At long last, it has arrived with THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE.George R.R. Martin, in collaboration with Elio M. García, Jr. and Linda Antonsson, has written a comprehensive history of the Seven Kingdoms, featuring the epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead up to the events in the bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire series.Collected within this volume is the accumulated knowledge, scholarly speculation, and inherited folk tales of maesters and septons, maegi and singers, including over 170 full-colour illustrations and maps, family trees for the Houses Stark, Lannister and Targaryen, and in-depth explanations of the history and culture of Westeros.This is the definitive companion volume to George R.R. Martin’s dazzlingly conceived universe; THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE is indeed proof that the pen is mightier than a storm of swords.

A Storm of Swords 2: Blood and Gold (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3, Part 2 of 2)

George R.R. Martin

The Starks are scattered. Robb Stark may be King in the North, but he must bend to the will of the old tyrant Walder Frey if he is to hold his crown. And while his youngest sister, Arya, has escaped the clutches of the depraved Cersei Lannister and her son, the capricious boy-king Joffrey, Sansa Stark remains their captive. Meanwhile, across the ocean, Daenerys Stormborn, the last heir of the Dragon King, delivers death to the slave-trading cities of Astapor and Yunkai as she approaches Westeros with vengeance in her heart.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (The Tales of Dunk and Egg, #1-3)

George R.R. Martin

These never-before-collected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living consciousness. Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne, there was Dunk and Egg. A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits.

Fevre Dream

George R.R. Martin

When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something’s amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York, he is certain. For York doesn’t care that the icy winter of 1857 has wiped out all but one of Marsh’s dilapidated fleet. Nor does he care that he won’t earn back his investment in a decade. York has his own reasons for wanting to traverse the powerful Mississippi. And they are to be none of Marsh’s concern—no matter how bizarre, arbitrary, or capricious his actions may prove. Marsh meant to turn down York’s offer. It was too full of secrets that spelled danger. But the promise of both gold and a grand new boat that could make history crushed his resolve—coupled with the terrible force of York’s mesmerizing gaze. Not until the maiden voyage of his new sidewheeler Fevre Dream would Marsh realize he had joined a mission both more sinister, and perhaps more noble, than his most fantastic nightmare...and mankind’s most impossible dream. Here is the spellbinding tale of a vampire’s quest to unite his race with humanity, of a garrulous riverman’s dream of immortality, and of the undying legends of the steamboat era and a majestic, ancient river.

A Dream of Spring (A Song of Ice and Fire, #7)

George R.R. Martin

Originally titled A Time For Wolves. The seventh and apparent final book of George R.R. Martin's acclaimed series, A Song of Ice and Fire.

A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5)

George R.R. Martin

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B004XISI4A In the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance—beset by newly emerging threats from every direction. In the east, Daenerys Targaryen, the last scion of House Targaryen, rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has thousands of enemies, and many have set out to find her. As they gather, one young man embarks upon his own quest for the queen, with an entirely different goal in mind. Fleeing from Westeros with a price on his head, Tyrion Lannister, too, is making his way to Daenerys. But his newest allies in this quest are not the rag-tag band they seem, and at their heart lies one who could undo Daenerys’s claim to Westeros forever. Meanwhile, to the north lies the mammoth Wall of ice and stone—a structure only as strong as those guarding it. There, Jon Snow, 998th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch, will face his greatest challenge. For he has powerful foes not only within the Watch but also beyond, in the land of the creatures of ice. From all corners, bitter conflicts reignite, intimate betrayals are perpetrated, and a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves, will face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Some will fail, others will grow in the strength of darkness. But in a time of rising restlessness, the tides of destiny and politics will lead inevitably to the greatest dance of all.

Dangerous Women

George R.R. Martin

The Dangerous Women anthology contains following stories: - Introduction by Gardner Dozois - “Some Desperado” by Joe Abercrombie - A Red Country story - “My Heart is Either Broken” by Megan Abbott - “Nora’s Song” by Cecelia Holland - “The Hands That Are Not There” by Melinda Snodgrass - “Bombshells” by Jim Butcher - A Harry Dresden story - “Raisa Stepanova” by Carrie Vaughn - “Wrestling Jesus” by Joe R. Lansdale - “Neighbors” by Megan Lindholm - “I Know How to Pick ’Em” by Lawrence Block - “Shadows For Silence in the Forests of Hell” by Brandon Sanderson - A Cosmere story - “A Queen in Exile” by Sharon Kay Penman - “The Girl in the Mirror” by Lev Grossman - A Magicians story - “Second Arabesque, Very Slowly” by Nancy Kress - “City Lazarus” by Diana Rowland - “Virgins” by Diana Gabaldon - An Outlander story - “Hell Hath No Fury” by Sherilynn Kenyon - “Pronouncing Doom” by S.M. Stirling - An Emberverse story - “Name the Beast” by Sam Sykes - “Caretakers” by Pat Cadigan - “Lies My Mother Told Me” by Caroline Spector - A Wild Cards story - “The Princess and the Queen” by George R.R. Martin - A Song of Ice and Fire story

Songs of Love and Death: All-Original Tales of Star-Crossed Love

George R.R. Martin

A Song of Ice and Fire (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1-4)

George R.R. Martin

George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has become, in many ways, the gold standard for modern epic fantasy. Martin—dubbed the "American Tolkien" by Time magazine—has created a world that is as rich and vital as any piece of historical fiction, set in an age of knights and chivalry and filled with a plethora of fascinating, multidimensional characters that you love, hate to love, or love to hate as they struggle for control of a divided kingdom. It is this very vitality that has led it to be adapted as the HBO miniseries “Game of Thrones.”This bundle includes the following novels: A GAME OF THRONES A CLASH OF KINGS A STORM OF SWORDS A FEAST FOR CROWS

Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones (The Targaryen Dynasty: The House of the Dragon)

George R.R. Martin

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon"The thrill of Fire & Blood is the thrill of all Martin's fantasy work: familiar myths debunked, the whole trope table flipped."--Entertainment Weekly Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen--the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria--took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire & Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart.What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why was it so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What were Maegor the Cruel's worst crimes? What was it like in Westeros when dragons ruled the skies? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel. Readers have glimpsed small parts of this narrative in such volumes as The World of Ice & Fire, but now, for the first time, the full tapestry of Targaryen history is revealed. With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire & Blood is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens, giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic, often bloody, and always fascinating history of Westeros. Praise for Fire & Blood "A masterpiece of popular historical fiction."--The Sunday Times "The saga is a rich and dark one, full of both the title's promised elements. . . . It's hard not to thrill to the descriptions of dragons engaging in airborne combat, or the dilemma of whether defeated rulers should 'bend the knee, ' 'take the black' and join the Night's Watch, or simply meet an inventive and horrible end."--The Guardian

Rogues

George R.R. Martin

If you’re a fan of fiction that is more than just black and white, this latest story collection from #1 New York Times bestselling author George R.R. Martin and award-winning editor Gardner Dozois is filled with subtle shades of gray. Twenty-one all-original stories, by an all-star list of contributors, will delight and astonish you in equal measure with their cunning twists and dazzling reversals. And George R.R. Martin himself offers a brand-new A Game of Thrones tale chronicling one of the biggest rogues in the entire history of Ice and Fire. Follow along with the likes of Gillian Flynn, Joe Abercrombie, Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch, Cherie Priest, Garth Nix, and Connie Willis, as well as other masters of literary sleight-of-hand, in this rogues gallery of stories that will plunder your heart — and yet leave you all the richer for it. Contents: - Tough Times All Over by Joe Abercrombie (a Red Country story) - What Do You Do? (aka The Grownup) by Gillian Flynn - The Inn of the Seven Blessings by Matthew Hughes - Bent Twig by Joe R. Lansdale (a Hap and Leonard story) - Tawny Petticoats by Michael Swanwick - Provenance by David Ball - The Roaring Twenties by Carrie Vaughn - A Year and a Day in Old Theradane by Scott Lynch - Bad Brass by Bradley Denton - Heavy Metal by Cherie Priest - The Meaning of Love by Daniel Abraham - A Better Way to Die by Paul Cornell (a Jonathan Hamilton story) - Ill Seen in Tyre by Steven Saylor - A Cargo of Ivories by Garth Nix (a Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz story) - Diamonds From Tequila by Walter Jon Williams (a Dagmar story) - The Caravan to Nowhere by Phyllis Eisenstein (a Tales of Alaric the Minstrel story) - The Curious Affair of the Dead Wives by Lisa Tuttle - How the Marquis Got His Coat Back by Neil Gaiman (a Neverwhere story) - Now Showing by Connie Willis - The Lightning Tree by Patrick Rothfuss (a Kingkiller Chronicle story) - The Rogue Prince, or, A King’s Brother by George R.R. Martin (a Song of Ice and Fire story)

Nightflyers

George R.R. Martin

Nine misfit academics on an expedition to find the volcryn, a mythic race of intersteller nomads, and the only ship available for this strange quest is the Nightflyer, a cybernetic wonder with a never-seen captain... Nine innocents are about to find themselves in deep space, trapped with an insane murderer who can go anywhere, do anything, and intends to kill them all.

The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One

George R.R. Martin

This lavish visual history—featuring over 180 all-new illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons—the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good. Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens—and their dragons—come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros.

Fire and Blood: A History of the Targaryen Kings from Aegon the Conqueror to Aegon III (A Targaryen History, #1)

George R.R. Martin

From the masterly imagination behind A Game of Thrones - one of the greatest fantasy epics of all time and an unmissable HBO hit series - comes a definitive history of Westeros’s past as told by Archmaester Gyldayn. Unravelling events that led to A Song of Ice and Fire, Fire and Blood is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros. Revealing long-buried secrets and untold lasting enmity, it sets the scene for the heart-stopping series conclusion, The Winds of Winter. 300 years before the events of A Song of Ice and Fire, long before the schism that set the houses of Westeros at each other’s throats, one house ruled supreme and indomitable. House Targaryen, the house of the last remaining dragonlords. After surviving the Doom of Valyria the Targaryen’s established themselves on Dragonstone. This volume traces their legendary lineage from Aegon the Conqueror to the bloody Dance of Dragons; a civil war that pitted Aegon II and his half-sister Rhaenyra in a bitter conflict for the throne of their father, nearly wiping out the Targaryen dynasty forever. What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why did it become so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What is the origin of Daenerys’s three dragon eggs? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel. With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire and Blood is the ultimate guide to Westeros’s past. Featuring more than eighty all-new black-and-white illustrations by artist Doug Wheatley this is an essential volume for any Game of Thrones fan’s library. For the first time the full tapestry of Targaryen history is revealed.

Starport

George R.R. Martin

Law & Order meets Men in Black in this graphic novel adaptation of a TV pilot script by the author of A Game of Thrones. SECOND CITY. FIRST CONTACT. Ten years ago, representatives from an interstellar collective of 314 alien species landed on Earth, inviting us to become number 315. Now, after seemingly endless delays, the Starport in Chicago is operational, a destination for diplomats, merchants, and tourists alike. Inside, visitors are governed by intergalactic treaty. Outside, the streets belong to Chicago's finest. Charlie Baker, newly promoted to the squad that oversees the Starport district, is eager to put to practical use his enthusiasm for all things extraterrestrial; he just never expected to arrive on his first day in the back of a police cruiser. Lieutenant Bobbi Kelleher is married to the job, which often puts her in conflict with Lyhanne Nhar-Lys, security champion of Starport and one of the galaxy's fiercest warriors. Undercover with a gang of anti-alien extremists, Detective Aaron Stein has no problem mixing business with pleasure--until he stumbles upon evidence of a plot to assassinate a controversial trade envoy with a cache of stolen ray guns. Now the Chicago PD must stop these nutjobs before they piss off the entire universe. Based on a TV pilot script written by George R. R. Martin and adapted and illustrated by Hugo Award-nominated artist Raya Golden, this bold and brilliant graphic novel adaptation brings Martin's singular vision to rollicking life. With all the intrigue, ingenuity, and atmosphere that made A Game of Thrones a worldwide phenomenon, Starport launches a new chapter in the career of a sci-fi/fantasy superstar.

Warriors

George R.R. Martin

From George R. R. Martin's Introduction to Warriors: "People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down their tales of Gilgamesh, warriors, soldiers, and fighters have fascinated us; they are a part of every culture, every literary tradition, every genre. All Quiet on the Western Front, From Here to Eternity, and The Red Badge of Courage have become part of our literary canon, taught in classrooms all around the country and the world. Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing — a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they're best known for. Some decided to try something different. You will find warriors of every shape, size, and color in these pages, warriors from every epoch of human history, from yesterday and today and tomorrow, and from worlds that never were. Some of the stories will make you sad, some will make you laugh, and many will keep you on the edge of your seat." Every story in this volume appears here for the first time. Included are a long novella from the world of Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, a new tale of Lord John by Diana Gabaldon, an Emberverse story by S.M. Stirling, a Forever Peace sory by Joe Haldeman, and a long story of humanity at bay by David Weber. Also present are original tales by David Ball, Peter S. Beagle, Lawrence Block, Gardner Dozois, Robin Hobb, Cecelia Holland, Joe R. Lansdale, David Morrell, Naomi Novik, James Rollins, Steven Saylor, Robert Silverberg, Carrie Vaughn, Howard Waldrop, and Tad Williams. Many of these writers are bestsellers. All of them are storytellers of the highest quality. Together they make a volume of unforgettable reading. Contents: - Introduction: Stories from the Spinner Rack by George R.R. Martin - The King of Norway by Cecelia Holland - Forever Bound by Joe Haldeman - The Triumph by Robin Hobb - Clean Slate by Lawrence Block - And Ministers of Grace by Tad Williams - Soldierin' by Joe R. Lansdale - Dirae by Peter S. Beagle - The Custom of the Army by Diana Gabaldon - Seven Years from Home by Naomi Novik - The Eagle and the Rabbit by Steven Saylor - The Pit by James Rollins - Out of the Dark by David Weber - The Girls from Avenger by Carrie Vaughn - Ancient Ways by S.M. Stirling - Ninieslando by Howard Waldrop - Recidivist by Gardner Dozois - My Name is Legion by David Morrell - Defenders of the Frontier by Robert Silverberg - The Scroll by David Ball - The Mystery Knight: A Tale of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin

Fire and Blood (A Targaryen History #1)

George R.R. Martin

Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon flame and saw the Seven Kingdoms turned to ash. The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood. So began the Targaryens' bloody rule, with fire and blood. Setting brother against brother, mother against daughter, and dragon against dragon. Chronicled by a learned maester of the Citadel, this thrilling and bloody history of Westeros tells the story of where the battle for the Iron Throne began...

High Stakes (Wild Cards, #23)

George R.R. Martin

Perfect for old fans and new readers alike, High Stakes (Wild Cards) delves deeper into the world of aces, jokers, and the hard-boiled men and women of the Fort Freak police precinct in a pulpy, page-turning novel of superheroics and Lovecraftian horror. After the concluding events of Lowball, Officer Francis Black of Fort Freak, vigilante joker Marcus "The Infamous Black Tongue" Morgan, and ace thief Mollie "Tesseract" Steunenberg get stuck in Talas, Kyrgyzstan. There, the coldblooded Baba Yaga forces jokers into an illegal fighting ring, but her hidden agenda is much darker: her fighters' deaths serve to placate a vicious monster from another dimension. When the last line of defense against this world weakens, all hell breaks loose, literally.... The Committee in New York sends a team of aces to investigate. One by one, each falls victim to evil forces--including the dark impulses within themselves. Only the perseverance of the most unlikely of heroes has a chance of saving the world before utter chaos erupts on Earth. Edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin, High Stakes features the writing talents of Melinda M. Snodgrass, John Jos. Miller, David Anthony Durham, Caroline Spector, Stephen Leigh, and Ian Tregillis.

Wild Cards (Wild Cards, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Just after World War 2 over New York City, an alien virus transforms human genetics and goes recessive to create super heroes and villains. Most victims die, others experience physical or psychic changes: aces have useful powers, deuces minor maybe entertaining abilities, jokers uglified, disabled, relegated to ghettos.

The Wit & Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister (A Song of Ice and Fire)

George R.R. Martin

The perfect gift for fans of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels and HBO’s Game of a collection of wicked one-liners from the incomparable Imp of Casterly Rock, fully illustrated by Jonty Clark! “My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind . . . and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge.” The jealous masses of the Seven Kingdoms may call him Halfman, but none have ever accused Tyrion Lannister of being a halfwit. His golden tongue has saved his skin slightly more often than it has landed him in mortal peril. Now, this special illustrated volume preserves his most essential knowledge for future generations, featuring time-tested guidance on such varied subjects as . . . The art of persuasion “The best lies are seasoned with a bit of truth.” Fine dining “A little honest loathing can be refreshing, like a tart wine after too much sweet.” The fair sex “The young ones smell much better, but the old ones know more tricks.” Royal politics “Crowns do queer things to the heads beneath them.” Common ailments “A sword through the bowels. A sure cure for constipation.” At once charming, insightful, and ruthlessly irreverent, The Wit & Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister is short on pretense and overflowing with finely crafted gems—just like the man himself.

The Ice Dragon

George R.R. Martin

The ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. When it flew overhead, it left in its wake desolate cold and frozen land. But Adara was not afraid. For Adara was a winter child, born during the worst freeze that anyone, even the Old Ones, could remember. Adara could not remember the first time she had seen the ice dragon. It seemed that it had always been in her life, glimpsed from afar as she played in the frigid snow long after the other children had fled the cold. In her fourth year she touched it, and in her fifth year she rode upon its broad, chilled back for the first time. Then, in her seventh year, on a calm summer day, fiery dragons from the North swooped down upon the peaceful farm that was Adara's home. And only a winter child--and the ice dragon who loved her--could save her world from utter destruction. The Ice Dragon marks the highly anticipated children's book debut of George R.R. Martin, the award-winning author of the New York Times best-selling series A Song of Ice and Fire and is set in the same world. Illustrated with lush, exquisitely detailed pencil drawings by acclaimed artist Yvonne Gilbert, The Ice Dragon is an unforgettable tale of courage, love, and sacrifice by one of the most honored fantasists of all time.

Die Herren von Winterfell (Das Lied von Eis und Feuer, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Eddard Stark, der Herr von Winterfell, wird an den Hof seines Königs gerufen, um diesem als Berater und Vertrauter zur Seite zu stehen. Doch Intriganten, Meuchler und skrupellose Adlige scharen sich um den Thron, deren Einflüsterungen der schwache König nichts entgegenzusetzen hat. Während Eddard sich von mächtigen Feinden umringt sieht, steht sein Sohn, der zukünftige Herrscher des Nordens, einer uralten finsteren Macht gegenüber. Die Zukunft des Reiches hängt von den Herren von Winterfell ab!

A Dance with Dragons 2: After the Feast (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5, Part 2 of 2)

George R.R. Martin

Librarian note: An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here. The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance. In King’s Landing the Queen Regent, Cersei Lannister, awaits trial, abandoned by all those she trusted; while in the eastern city of Yunkai her brother Tyrion has been sold as a slave. From the Wall, having left his wife and the Red Priestess Melisandre under the protection of Jon Snow, Stannis Baratheon marches south to confront the Boltons at Winterfell. But beyond the Wall the wildling armies are massing for an assault… On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all.

A Dance with Dragons 1: Dreams and Dust (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5, Part 1 of 2)

George R.R. Martin

In the aftermath of a colossal battle, new threats are emerging from every direction. Tyrion Lannister, having killed his father, and wrongfully accused of killing his nephew, King Joffrey, has escaped from King’s Landing with a price on his head. To the north lies the great Wall of ice and stone – a structure only as strong as those guarding it. Eddard Stark's bastard son Jon Snow has been elected 998th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. But Jon has enemies both inside and beyond the Wall. And in the east Daenerys Targaryen struggles to hold a city built on dreams and dust.

A Song of Ice and Fire, 7 Volumes (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1-5)

George R.R. Martin

For the first time, all five novels in the epic fantasy series that inspired HBO's "Game of Thrones "are together in one boxed set. An immersive entertainment experience unlike any other, A Song of Ice and Fire has earned George R. R. Martin--dubbed "the American Tolkien" by "Time" magazine--international acclaim and millions of loyal readers. Now here is the entire monumental cycle: A GAME OF THRONESA CLASH OF KINGSA STORM OF SWORDSA FEAST OF CROWSA DANCE WITH DRAGONS Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King's Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert's name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse--unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen's brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister--the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki--whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys."

Blood & Fire

George R.R. Martin

Fire & Blood, Volume 2

Pairing Up (Wild Cards #31)

George R.R. Martin

Superheroes and villains battle over the human heart in this delightful anthology featuring brand-new stories from a wide range of contributors, all set in the Wild Cards universe, where an alien virus mutates some and grants superpowers to others, created by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of Thrones. An alien virus ravages the world, its results as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, draw an ace and receive superpowers, or draw the joker and are bizarrely mutated. Nevertheless, human nature reigns supreme. And one of the most enduring human drives is the search for love. Aces and jokers alike both want to find it, or have lost it . . . or perhaps just want to use it for personal gain. Within these stories, you will find love, Wild Cards-style: crazy, unconventional, touching, strange, and oh-so-familiar. Among these tales are: - a jewel thief seduces a popular actor just so she can track down a long-lost treasure- a teenager trapped in the body of a giant snail attempts to win his love � la Cyrano de Bergerac- a man discovers his purpose in life after meeting a beautiful butterfly woman- a young hero who has been awarded the hideous name of Hero McHeroface finds some solace in the arms of an astrologer hiding her own unique powers Pairing Up is the Wild Cards take on love--finding it, seeking it, losing it, or achieving it--as aces and jokers enter into the highest stake game of all: gambling on their heart's desire.

The Lands of Ice and Fire: Maps from King's Landing to Across the Narrow Sea

George R.R. Martin

George R.R. Martin’s beloved Song of Ice and Fire series, which started with A Game of Thrones, is bursting with a variety and richness of landscapes — from bitter tundra to arid wasteland and everything in between — that provide a sense of scale unrivaled in contemporary fantasy. Now this dazzling set of maps, featuring original artwork from illustrator and cartographer Jonathan Roberts, transforms Martin’s epic saga into a world as fully realized as the one around us. The centerpiece of this gorgeous collection is guaranteed to be a must-have for any fan: the complete map of the known world, joining the lands of the Seven Kingdoms and the lands across the Narrow Sea for the first time in series history. But this is just one of many unique maps that aren’t available anywhere else. There is an alternate version that tracks the movements of the series’ protagonists throughout their vast world, along with more detailed versions of the western, middle, and eastern thirds of the world; a full map of Westeros, combining North and South; one of the Dothraki Sea and the Red Wastes; and the Braavos city map. And here, too, are fan favorites detailing everything from urban sprawl to untamed wilds: maps of King’s Landing; The Wall and Beyond the Wall; the Free Cities; and Slaver’s Bay, Valyria, and Sothyros. Never before has the entire scope of Martin’s universe been so exhaustively and fascinatingly depicted. The maps in this beautiful, one-of-a-kind atlas will enrich your reading or viewing experience, provide another view of your favorite characters’ epic journeys, and open up captivating new worlds — plus, they’ll look great on any castle wall.

The Princess and The Queen, or, The Blacks and The Greens

George R.R. Martin

The Princess and The Queen, or, The Blacks and The Greens is a novella published on December 3, 2013 as part of the Dangerous Women anthology, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. It replaced the fourth in the series of "Dunk and Egg" stories tentatively named The She-Wolves of Winterfell. It is the history of the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons as written by Archmaester Gyldayn of the Citadel of Oldtown.

The Mystery Knight (The Tales of Dunk and Egg, #3)

George R.R. Martin

The Mystery Knight is a novella published in 2010 as part of the Warriors anthology, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. It is the third in the series of "Dunk and Egg" stories. Previous stories are The Hedge Knight and The Sworn Sword.

The Sworn Sword (The Tales of Dunk and Egg, #2)

George R.R. Martin

The Sworn Sword is a novella by George R. R. Martin that first appeared in the Legends II anthology series. This is the second in the series of Dunk and Egg stories.

The Rogue Prince, or, a King's Brother

George R.R. Martin

A Tormenta de Espadas (As Crónicas de Gelo e Fogo, #5)

George R.R. Martin

Os Sete Reinos estremecem quando os temíveis selvagens do lado de lá da Muralha se aproximam, numa maré interminável de homens, gigantes e terríveis bestas. Jon Snow, o Bastardo de Winterfell, encontra-se entre eles, debatendo-se com a sua consciência e o papel que é forçado a desempenhar. Todo o território continua a ferro e fogo. Robb Stark, o Jovem Lobo, vence todas as suas batalhas, mas será ele capaz de vencer as mais subtis, que não se travam pela espada? A sua irmã Arya continua em fuga e procura chegar a Correrrio, mas mesmo alguém tão desembaraçado como ela terá dificuldade em ultrapassar os obstáculos que se aproximam. Na corte de Joffrey, em Porto Real, Tyrion luta pela vida, depois de ter sido gravemente ferido na Batalha da Água Negra, e Sansa, livre do compromisso com o rapaz cruel que ocupa o Trono de Ferro, tem de lidar com as consequências de ser segunda na linha de sucessão de Winterfell, uma vez que Bran e Rickon se julgam mortos. No Leste, Daenerys Targaryen navega na direcção das terras da sua infância, mas antes terá de aportar às cidades dos esclavagistas, que despreza. Mas a menina indefesa transformou-se numa mulher poderosa. Quem sabe quanto tempo falta para se transformar numa conquistadora impiedosa?

A Fúria dos Reis (As Crónicas de Gelo e Fogo #3)

George R.R. Martin

Quando um cometa vermelho surge nos céus de Westeros encontra os Sete Reinos em plena guerra civil. Os combates estendem-se pelas terras fluviais e os grandes exércitos dos Stark e dos Lannister preparam-se para o derradeiro embate. No seu domínio insular, Stannis, irmão do falecido Rei Robert, luta por construir um exército que suporte a sua reivindicação ao trono e alia-se a uma misteriosa religião vinda do oriente. Mas não é o único, pois o seu irmão mais novo também se proclama rei, suportado por uma hoste que reúne quase todas as forças do sul. Para pior as coisas, nas Ilhas de Ferro, os Greyjoy planeiam a vingança contra aqueles que os humilharam dez anos atrás. O Trono de Ferro é ocupado pelo caprichoso filho de Robert, Joffrey, mas quem de facto governa é a sua cruel e maquiavélica mãe. Com a afluência de refugiados e um fornecimento insuficiente de mantimentos, a cidade transformou-se num lugar perigoso, e a Corte aguarda com medo o momento em que os dois irmãos do falecido rei avancem contra ela. Mas quando finalmente o fazem, não é contra a cidade que investem... O que os Sete Reinos não sabem é que nada disto se compara ao derradeiro perigo que se avizinha: no distante Leste, os dragões crescem em poder, e não faltará muito para que cheguem com fogo e morte!

O Despertar da Magia (As Crónicas de Gelo e Fogo #4)

George R.R. Martin

A Guerra pelos Sete Reinos continua sem tréguas ou misericórdia. Com um golpe negro mágico, Stannis afastou do seu caminho o irmão rival Renly, e agora nada o impede de conquistar Porto Real, pela força, com a sua frota. Mas Tyrion, eleito a Mão do Rei, tem outros planos e, embora todos o subestimem pela aparência, prepara com sangue frio a defesa da cidade e a confrontação com Stannis numa batalha que se adivinha sanguinária. No Norte, Winterfell encontra-se à beira do perigo e é alvo da cobiça dos Greyjoy, mas Bran nada consegue ver para além dos estranhos sonhos que o atormentam de noite e dia. Para lá da muralha, Jon oferece-se para acompanhar um grupo de batedores enviado para encontrar os selvagens, enquanto a principal força da Patrulha da Noite se fortifica junto às montanhas. Se quer sobreviver, Jon terá que aprender a ser tão cruel como a terra assombrada habitada pelos selvagens. Mais uma vez, George R. R. Martin consegue manter-nos agarrados até à última página. Personagens que amamos são mortas sem dó nem piedade, personagens que odiamos conseguem conquistar o nosso coração. De Arya a Sansa, de Robb a Daenerys, todos terão um papel fulcral neste fabuloso quarto volume de As Crónicas de Gelo e Fogo.

A Guerra dos Tronos (As Crónicas de Gelo e Fogo, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Quando Eddard Stark, lorde do castelo de Winterfell, recebe a visita do velho amigo, o rei Robert Baratheon, está longe de adivinhar que a sua vida, e a da sua família, está prestes a entrar numa espiral de tragédia, conspiração e morte. Durante a estadia, o rei convida Eddard a mudar-se para a corte e a assumir a prestigiada posição de Mão do Rei. Este aceita, mas apenas porque desconfia que o anterior detentor desse título foi envenenado pela própria rainha: uma cruel manipuladora do clã Lannister. Assim, perto do rei, Eddard tem esperança de o proteger da rainha. Mas ter os Lannister como inimigos é fatal: a ambição dessa família não tem limites e o rei corre um perigo muito maior do que Eddard temia! Sozinho na corte, Eddard também se apercebe que a sua vida nada vale. E até a sua família, longe no norte, pode estar em perigo. Uma galeria de personagens brilhantes dá vida a esta saga. Entre eles estão o anão Tyrion, a ovelha negra do clã Lannister; John Snow, um bastardo de Eddard Stark que, ao ser rejeitado pela madrasta, decide juntar-se à Patrulha da Noite, uma legião encarregue de guardar uma imensa muralha de gelo a norte, para lá da qual cresce uma assustadora ameaça sobrenatural ao reino. E ainda a princesa Daenerys Targaryen, da dinastia que reinou antes de Robert Baratheon, que pretende ressuscitar os dragões do passado e, com eles, recuperar o trono, custe o que custar.

A Muralha de Gelo (As Crónicas de Gelo e Fogo #2)

George R.R. Martin

Estes são tempos negros para Robert Baratheon, rei dos Sete Reinos. Do outro lado do mar, uma imensa horda de selvagens organizou-se para invadir o seu reino. À frente deles está Daenerys Targaryen, a última herdeira da dinastia que Robert massacrou para conquistar o trono. E os Targaryen são famosos pelo seu rancor e crueldade... Mais perto, para lá da muralha de gelo que se estende a norte, uma força misteriosa manifesta-se de maneira sobrenatural. E quem vive à sombra da muralha não tem dúvidas: os Outros vêm aí e o que trazem é bem pior do que a própria morte... Ainda mais perto, na Corte, as conspirações continuam. O ódio entre as várias Casas aumenta e desta vez o sangue vai jorrar. E quando parece que nada pode piorar, o rei é ferido mortalmente numa caçada. Terá sido um acidente ou um assassinato? Seja como for, uma coisa é certa: a guerra civil vem aí! George R. R. Martin prova porque é o maior escritor de fantasia da actualidade. Com uma imaginação poderosa, escrita inteligente e personagens cativantes, volta a deixar o leitor rendido e a ansiar por mais. Se gosta de um romance histórico épico, de um thriller arrepiante, de uma aventura emocionante, de uma fantasia credível e, em suma, de uma grande leitura... então este livro é para si.

Down These Strange Streets

George R.R. Martin

Urban fantasy where mystery waits at the end of every alley and things that go bump in the night have something to fear... 1 The Bastard Stepchild - George R.R. Martin 2 Death by Dahlia - Charlaine Harris 3 The Bleeding Shadow - Joe R. Lansdale 4 Hungry Heart - Simon R. Green 5 Styx and Stones - Steven Saylor 6 Pain and Suffering - S.M. Stirling 7 It's Still the Same Old Story - Carrie Vaughn 8 The Lady is a Screamer - Conn Iggulden 9 Hellbender - Laurie R. King 10 Shadow Thieves - Glen Cook 11 No Mystery, No Miracle - Melinda M. Snodgrass 12 The Difference Between a Puzzle and a Mystery - M.L.N. Hanover 13 The Curious Affair of the Deodand - Lisa Tuttle 14 Lord John and the Plague of Zombies - Diana Gabaldon 15 Beware the Snake - John Maddox Roberts 16 In Red, with Pearls - Patricia Briggs 17 The Adakian Eagle - Bradley Denton

A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4)

George R.R. Martin

Crows will fight over a dead man's flesh, and kill each other for his eyes. Bloodthirsty, treacherous and cunning, the Lannisters are in power on the Iron Throne in the name of the boy-king Tommen. The war in the Seven Kingdoms has burned itself out, but in its bitter aftermath new conflicts spark to life. The Martells of Dorne and the Starks of Winterfell seek vengeance for their dead. Euron Crow's Eye, as black a pirate as ever raised a sail, returns from the smoking ruins of Valyria to claim the Iron Isles. From the icy north, where Others threaten the Wall, apprentice Maester Samwell Tarly brings a mysterious babe in arms to the Citadel. Against a backdrop of incest and fratricide, alchemy and murder, victory will go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel and the coldest hearts.

Sturm der Schwerter (Das Lied von Eis und Feuer, #5)

George R.R. Martin

Ein blutiger Bürgerkrieg tobt in den Sieben Königreichen. Robb Stark, der Herr von Winterfell, leistet dem tyrannischen Kind-König Joffrey Lennister hartnäckig Widerstand und lässt sich auch nicht dadurch in die Knie zwingen, dass seine Schwester vom König als Geisel gehalten wird.

Le trône de fer (Le trône de fer, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Après avoir tué le monarque dément Aerys II Targaryen, Robert Baratheon est devenu le nouveau souverain du royaume des Sept Couronnes. Tandis qu'en son domaine de Winterfell, son fidèle ami le duc Eddard Stark rend paisiblement la justice. Mais un jour, le roi Robert lui rend visite, porteur de sombres nouvelles : le trône est en péril. Stark, qui s'est toujours tenu éloigné des affaires du pouvoir, doit alors abandonner les terres du Nord pour rejoindre la cour et ses intrigues. L'heure est grave, d'autant qu'au-delà du mur qui protège le royaume depuis des siècles, d'étranges créatures rôdent...

Un festin pour les corbeaux (Le trône de fer, #12)

George R.R. Martin

Accompagnée de Meribal, Podrick et Ser Hyle, lady Brienne poursuit la quête dont l'a charge Jaime Lannister : retrouver Sansa Stark. Celle-ci se cache au Val d'Arryne, sous le nom d'Alayne Stone, bâtarde de lord Petyr Baelish. Quant à Cersei Lannister, elle tente de maintenir en un seul morceau l'Empire laissé par lord Tiwyn, son père.

Le chaos (Le trône de fer, #10)

George R.R. Martin

Rien ne va plus dans les îles de Fer, où les luttes pour la succession au tyran Balon provoquent plus d’une sombre et sanglante manoeuvre… Le dixième épisode de cette immense saga désormais culte dans le monde entier tient toutes ses promesses et grouille de rebondissements aussi étranges que spectaculaires. Épique.

L'ombre maléfique (Le trône de fer, #4)

George R.R. Martin

Plongé dans le chaos, le royaume des Sept couronnes est en proie à une formidable pandémie de violence, les héritiers du souverain défunt se disputent le trône dans d'âpres et sanglants combats. Et les puissants seigneurs, ralliés aux diverses causes, négligent tout égard pour le peuple, qui supporte souffrances et famine. Les ennemis jurés Catelyn et Tyrion fourbissent chacun leurs armes, Catelyn Stark rejoint Renly Baratheon, à la tête des forces de Hautjardin et accalmie, tandis que Tyrion Lannister durdit de nouvelles alliances et prépare Port-Réal à repousser le futur siège, mais un nouveau péril se profile : une ombre qui plane, frappe les rois et renverse les citadelles...

Festinul ciorilor, Saga Cântec de Gheaţă şi Foc, cartea 4

George R.R. Martin

Iureşul săbiilor (Saga Cântec de gheaţă şi foc, cartea 3, vol. 1)

George R.R. Martin

A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3, Part 2 of 2)

George R.R. Martin

An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here. The Starks are scattered. Robb Stark may be King in the North, but he must bend to the will of the old tyrant Walder Frey if he is to hold his crown. And while his youngest sister, Arya, has escaped the clutches of the depraved Cersei Lannister and her son, the capricious boy-king Joffrey, Sansa Stark remains their captive. Meanwhile, across the ocean, Daenerys Stormborn, the last heir of the Dragon King, delivers death to the slave-trading cities of Astapor and Yunkai as she approaches Westeros with vengeance in her heart.

Hijos del Kraken

George R.R. Martin

Arms of the Kraken is a novella published in the August 2002 issue (Issue 305) of the magazine Dragon based on the Iron Islands chapters from A Feast for Crows.

L'Œuf de dragon

George R.R. Martin

George R.R. Martin : S'il écrit toutes sortes d'histoires depuis les années 1970, son nom est aujourd'hui indissociable de la saga du Trône de fer - Game of Thrones à la télévision - dont chaque nouveau tome fait l'objet d'une attente fébrile par ses millions de fans dans le monde. Les récits du chevalier errant et de son écuyer, loin d'être sans conséquences, contribuent à nourrir la mythologie à l'origine des 7 royaumes.

A Dance with Dragons: Dreams and Dust (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5, Part 1 of 2)

George R.R. Martin

An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here. In the aftermath of a colossal battle, new threats are emerging from every direction. Tyrion Lannister, having killed his father, and wrongfully accused of killing his nephew, King Joffrey, has escaped from King’s Landing with a price on his head. To the north lies the great Wall of ice and stone – a structure only as strong as those guarding it. Eddard Stark's bastard son Jon Snow has been elected 998th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. But Jon has enemies both inside and beyond the Wall. And in the east Daenerys Targaryen struggles to hold a city built on dreams and dust.

Nightflyers and Other Stories

George R.R. Martin

An epic collection of science fiction tales around space exploration and cosmic horror by the #1 bestselling author of A Game of Thrones – with the titular story, Nightflyers, coming to Netflix in 2018On a voyage toward the boundaries of the known universe, nine misfit academics seek out first contact with a shadowy alien race.But another enigma is the Nightflyer itself, a cybernetic wonder with an elusive captain no one has ever seen in the flesh.Soon, however, the crew discovers that their greatest mystery – and most dangerous threat – is an unexpected force aboard the ship wielding a thirst for blood and terror…Also included are five additional classic George R.R. Martin tales of science fiction that explore the breadth of technology and the dark corners of the human mind.

The Princess and the Queen or: the Blacks & the Greens

George R.R. Martin

Nawałnica mieczy. Stal i śnieg (Pieśń lodu i ognia, #3A)

George R.R. Martin

Powieść "Nawałnica mieczy" to trzeci tom cyklu Pieśń Lodu i Ognia. "Stal i śnieg" to część pierwsza tomu trzeciego. Siedem królestw rozdarła krwawa wojna, a zima zbliża się niczym rozwścieczona bestia. Ludzie z Nocnej Straży przygotowują się na spotkanie z wielkim chłodem i żywymi trupami, które mu towarzyszą. Do inwazji na północ, której świeżo wykutą koronę nosi Robb Stark, szykuje się jednak horda głodnych, dzikich ludzi władających magią nawiedzanego pustkowia. Siostry Robba zaginęły, nie żyją albo w każdej chwili mogą zginąć na rozkaz króla Joffreya z rodu Lannisterów. A za morzem ostatnia z Targaryenów wychowuje smoki, które wykluły się na pogrzebowym stosie jej męża, gotowa pomścić śmierć ojca, ostatniego ze smoczych królów zasiadających na Żelaznym Tronie.

Tormenta de espadas (Canción de hielo y fuego, #3)

George R.R. Martin

Las huestes de los fugaces reyes de Poniente, descompuestas en hordas, asuelan y esquilman una tierra castigada por la guerra e indefensa ante un invierno que se anuncia inusitadamente crudo. Las alianzas nacen y se desvanecen como volutas de humo bajo el viento helado del Norte. Ajena a las intrigas palaciegas e ignorante del auténtico peligro en ciernes, la Guardia de la Noche se ve desbordada por los salvajes. Y al otro lado del mundo, Daenerys Targaryen intenta reclutar en las Ciudades Libres un ejército con el que desembarcar en su tierra. Martin hace que lo imposible parezca sencillo. Tormenta de espadas confirma Canción de hielo y fuego como un hito de la fantasía épica. Brutal y poética, conmovedora y cruel, la magia de Martin, como la del mundo de Poniente, necesita apenas una pincelada para cautivar al lector, hacerlo reír y llorar, y conseguir que el asombro ceda paso a la más profunda admiración por la serie.

Juego de tronos (Canción de hielo y fuego, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Librarian note: An alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here. Tras el largo verano, el invierno se acerca a los Siete Reinos. Lord Eddard Stark, señor de Invernalia, deja sus dominios para unirse a la corte de su amigo el rey Robert Baratheon, llamado el Usurpador, hombre díscolo y otrora guerrero audaz cuyas mayores aficiones son comer, beber y engendrar bastardos. Eddard Stark ocupará el cargo de Mano del Rey e intentará desentrañar una maraña de intrigas que pondrá en peligro su vida y la de todos los suyos. En un mundo cuyas estaciones pueden durar decenios y en el que retazos de una magia inmemorial y olvidada surgen en los rincones más sombríos y maravillosos, la traición y la lealtad, la compasión y la sed de venganza, el amor y el poder hacen del juego de tronos una poderosa trampa que atrapará en sus fauces a los personajes... y al lector.

Old Mars

George R.R. Martin

Fifteen all-new stories by science fiction’s top talents, collected by bestselling author George R. R. Martin and multiple-award winning editor Gardner Dozois Burroughs’s A Princess of Mars. Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles. Heinlein’s Red Planet. These and so many more inspired generations of readers with a sense that science fiction’s greatest wonders did not necessarily lie far in the future or light-years across the galaxy but were to be found right now on a nearby world tantalizingly similar to our own—a red planet that burned like an ember in our night sky . . . and in our imaginations. This new anthology of fifteen all-original science fiction stories, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, celebrates the Golden Age of Science Fiction, an era filled with tales of interplanetary colonization and derring-do. Before the advent of powerful telescopes and space probes, our solar system could be imagined as teeming with strange life-forms and ancient civilizations—by no means always friendly to the dominant species of Earth. And of all the planets orbiting that G-class star we call the Sun, none was so steeped in an aura of romantic decadence, thrilling mystery, and gung-ho adventure as Mars. Join such seminal contributors as Michael Moorcock, Mike Resnick, Joe R. Lansdale, S. M. Stirling, Mary Rosenblum, Ian McDonald, Liz Williams, James S. A. Corey, and others in this brilliant retro anthology that turns its back on the cold, all-but-airless Mars of the Mariner probes and instead embraces an older, more welcoming, more exotic Mars: a planet of ancient canals cutting through red deserts studded with the ruined cities of dying races. FEATURING ALL-NEW STORIES BY James S. A. Corey • Phyllis Eisenstein • Matthew Hughes • Joe R. Lansdale • David D. Levine • Ian McDonald • Michael Moorcock • Mike Resnick • Chris Roberson • Mary Rosenblum • Melinda Snodgrass • Allen M. Steele • S. M. Stirling • Howard Waldrop • Liz Williams And an Introduction by George R. R. Martin! Table of contents: RED PLANET BLUES (Introduction) by George R.R. Martin MARTIAN BLOOD, by Allen M. Steele THE UGLY DUCKLING, by Matthew Hughes THE WRECK OF THE MARS ADVENTURE, by David D. Levine SWORDS OF ZAR-TU-KAN, by S.M. Stirling SHOALS, by Mary Rosenblum IN THE TOMBS OF THE MARTIAN KINGS, by Mike Resnick OUT OF SCARLIGHT, by Liz Williams THE DEAD SEA-BOTTOM SCROLLS, by Howard Waldrop A MAN WITHOUT HONOR, by James S.A. Corey WRITTEN IN DUST, by Melinda Snodgrass THE LOST CANAL, by Michael Moorcock THE SUNSTONE, by Phyllis Eisenstein KING OF THE CHEAP ROMANCE, by Joe R. Lansdale MARINER, by Chris Roberson THE QUEEN OF NIGHT’S ARIA, by Ian McDonald

The Hedge Knight (The Tales of Dunk and Egg, #1)

George R.R. Martin

A novella originally published August 25, 1998 in the Legends anthology, edited by Robert Silverberg. Set in the world of the Song of Ice and Fire series eighty-nine years before the events of the main cycle, the story relates the adventures of Dunk (eponymously called Ser Duncan the Tall) and his squire, Egg.

Dangerous Women Part I

George R.R. Martin

This first volume features an original 35,000 word novella by George R.R. Martin.‘The Princess and the Queen' reveals the origins of the civil war in Westeros (before the events in A Game of Thrones), which is known as the Dance of the Dragons, pitting Targaryen against Targaryen and dragon against dragon. Other authors in this volume of warriors, bad girls and dragonriders include worldwide bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson, Lawrence Block and Nancy Kress. DANGEROUS WOMEN 1 Gardner Dozois’s introduction George R. R. Martin, ‘The Princess and the Queen’ Carrie Vaughn, ‘Raisa Stepanova’ Nancy Kress,’“Second Arabesque, Very Slowly’ Lawrence Block, ‘I Know How to Pick ‘Em’ Megan Abbott, ‘My Heart Is Either Broken’ Joe R. Lansdale, ‘Wrestling Jesus’ Brandon Sanderson, ‘Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell’

Fogo & Sangue (A Targaryen History #1)

George R.R. Martin

A arrebatadora história dos Targaryen ganha vida neste novo livro de George R.R. Martin, autor de As Crônicas de Gelo e Fogo, série que inspirou a adaptação de sucesso da HBO, Game of Thrones. Séculos antes dos eventos de A guerra dos tronos, a Casa Targaryen – única família de senhores dos dragões a sobreviver à Destruição de Valíria – tomou residência em Pedra do Dragão. A história de Fogo e sangue começa com o lendário Aegon, o Conquistador, criador do Trono de Ferro, e segue narrando as gerações de Targaryen que lutaram para manter o assento, até a guerra civil que quase destruiu sua dinastia. O que realmente aconteceu durante a Dança dos Dragões? Por que era tão perigoso visitar Valíria depois da Destruição? Qual é a origem dos três ovos de dragão que chegaram a Daenerys? Essas são algumas das questões respondidas neste livro essencial, relatadas por um sábio meistre da Cidadela. Ricamente ilustrado com mais de oitenta imagens em preto e branco assinadas pelo artista Dough Wheatley, Fogo e sangue dará aos leitores uma nova e completa visão da fascinante história de Westeros – um livro imperdível para os fãs do autor.

O Cavaleiro dos Sete Reinos (The Tales of Dunk and Egg #1-3)

George R.R. Martin

Duzentos anos após a Conquista, a dinastia Targaryen vive seu auge. Os Sete Reinos de Westeros atravessam um tempo de relativa paz, nos últimos anos do reinado do Rei Daeron, o Bom. É neste cenário que Dunk, um menino pobre da Baixada das Pulgas, tem uma chance única: deixar a vida miserável em Porto Real para se tornar escudeiro de um cavaleiro andante. Alguns anos depois, o cavaleiro morre e Dunk, já adulto, decide tomar seu lugar e fazer fama no torneio da Campina de Vaufreixo. É quando conhece Egg, um menino de dez anos, cabeça totalmente raspada, que é muito mais do que aparenta ser. Dunk aceita Egg como seu escudeiro e, juntos, viajam por Westeros em busca de trabalho e aventuras. Uma grande amizade nasce entre eles - uma amizade pela vida toda, mesmo quando, anos mais tarde, os dois personagens assumem papéis centrais na estrutura de poder dos Sete Reinos.

Il battello del delirio

George R.R. Martin

Fiume Mississippi, 1857. Il ghiaccio di un gelido inverno ha appena distrutto la flotta commerciale del Capitano Abner Marsh. Privo di assicurazione, il vecchio armatore si ritrova solo, in bancarotta, disperato. Ma ecco che, inaspettatamente, un bizzarro straniero di nome Joshua York si offre di rilevare la metà della sua compagnia di navigazione in rovina, mettendo sul piatto una cifra spropositata. Ma non è tutto. York intende investire il proprio denaro nella costruzione del battello più lussuoso, più bello e soprattutto più veloce che abbia mai solcato le torbide acque del Mississippi, e per di più ne offre il comando al Capitano Marsh. L'unica condizione posta da York è semplice: gli ordini da lui impartiti saranno pochi, ma per quanto strani o assurdi possano sembrare, ogni qual volta verranno emanati, Marsh dovrà assicurarsi che essi vengano eseguiti alla lettera, senza fare domande. E così il nuovo gioiello del fiume, battezzato Fevre Dream, inizia il suo viaggio. Tuttavia, man mano che il battello discende il tortuoso corso del Mississippi, Marsh prende a insospettirsi sempre più. Perché il misterioso York si fa vedere soltanto di notte? Come mai lui e i suoi amici si dissetano ogni sera col disgustoso vino nerastro della sua riserva privata? Quando la verità sarà finalmente rivelata, il Capitano dovrà scegliere da che parte stare...

A Game of Thrones - Perebutan Takhta

George R.R. Martin

A Song of Ice and Fire #1 Saat memainkan perebutan takhta, pilihannya hanyalah menang atau mati... Inilah negeri tempat matahari terbenam. Negeri dengan tujuh kerajaan, tempat klan-klan besar saling berebut takhta. Klan Baratheon, dengan rusa jantan bermahkota dengan warna hitam berlatar emas yang menjadi simbol. Semboyan mereka berbunyi Yang Kami Miliki adalah Amarah. Klan Stark dengan direwolf abu-abu berlatar putih es sebagai simbol dan semboyan Musim Dingin Akan Datang. Klan Lannister dengan singa emas berlatar merah tua yang angkuh dan semboyan Dengar Raunganku! Klan Tully yang memilih lambang ikan trout melompat, warna perak berlatar biru dan merah serta semboyan Keluarga, Kewajiban, Kehormatan yang dijunjung tinggi. Klan Targaryen yang namanya diucap rakyat Tujuh Kerajaan dengan tangan gemetar, berpanji naga berkepala tiga, merah berlatar hitam, dengan semboyan Api dan Darah. Setiap klan terjun dalam pertempuran besar yang dipenuhi kepala-kepala terpancung, kuda bersimbah darah, dan tombak yang mengoyak rongga dada. Strategi dan tipu daya menjadi senjata utama mereka. Klan mana yang akan tampil sebagai penguasa?

A Storm of Swords - Amukan Baja

George R.R. Martin

“Setiap orang harus mati, Jon Snow. Tetapi, ia harus hidup terlebih dahulu.” Perebutan takhta masih terus berlanjut. Dari lima kandidat yang memperebutkan kekuasaan, satu sudah mati, satu lagi tidak disukai, sisanya memasang mata dan telinga untuk menunggu peluang. Joffrey Baratheon duduk di atas Iron Throne dengan gelisah. Saingannya yang paling sengit, Stannis Baratheon, berdiri di kejauhan dengan sisa-sisa harga diri dan pasukan. Robb Stark muda masih kokoh menguasai Utara dari benteng keluarganya. Sementara itu, sang Ratu penguasa naga yang berada di pengasingan, Daenerys Targaryen, siap melintasi dunia menyongsong takdirnya. Masing-masing klan merasa berhak menduduki kursi penguasa, tanpa sadar ada kekuatan-kekuatan lain di luar Westeros yang juga mengincar negeri tujuh kerajaan itu. Pasukan barbar dari batas terluar peradaban, dan tentara gaib yang bangkit dari kematian. Karena masa depan negeri bergantung pada keseimbangan, tidak ada satu pun yang beristirahat sampai Tujuh Kerajaan meledakkan badai pedang yang sesungguhnya.

The World Of Ice And Fire

George R.R. Martin

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Untitled (A Song of Ice and Fire, #8)

George R.R. Martin

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A Song for Lya

George R.R. Martin

Two telepaths investigate the newly discovered world of Shkea, where every native inhabitant, and an increasing number of human colonists, worships a mysterious and deadly parasite. Winner of the 1975 Hugo Award for Best Novella.

Starcie królów

George R.R. Martin

Feu & Sang Intégrale

George R.R. Martin

« À son zénith, Valyria était la plus grande ville du monde connu, le centre de la civilisation. Au sein de ses remparts brillants, deux fois vingt maisons rivales se disputaient le pouvoir et la gloire, à la cour et au conseil, s’élevant et chutant dans une lutte sans fin, subtile et souvent féroce, pour la domination. Les Targaryen étaient loin d’être les plus puissants seigneurs dragons, et leurs rivaux virent dans leur fuite vers Peyredragon un acte de capitulation, de poltronnerie. Mais Daenys, la fille pucelle de lord Aenar, qu’on connaîtrait désormais à jamais sous le nom de Daenys la Rêveuse, avait prédit la destruction de Valyria par le feu. Et quand survint le Fléau, douze ans plus tard, les Targaryen furent les seuls seigneurs dragons qui survécurent. » Trois cents ans avant les événements du Trône de Fer, Feu et sang raconte l’unification des sept royaumes.

Kungarnas krig (Sagan om is och eld, #2)

George R.R. Martin

Retratos de sus hijos: Cuentos de lo extraño (Spanish Edition)

George R.R. Martin

The winner of a Nebula and three Hugos invites readers to view his gallery of very unusual portraits--some bizarre, some touching, all unforgettable. Martin is well-known for his television writing for such programs as The Twilight Zone and Beauty and the Beast.

A Clash of Kings: Peperangan Raja-Raja

George R.R. Martin

Sebuah komet yang menyala semerah darah menggores cakrawala. Dari Citadel kuno tempat para maester tinggal hingga ke tepi daerah terlarang Winterfell, huru-hara merajalela. Enam faksi berusaha menguasai negeri yang terpecah belah dan Takhta Besi dari Tujuh Kerajaan, berjuang sampai tetes darah penghabisan. Inilah kisah ketika adik berkomplot melawan kakak, ketika sihir menguasai akal sehat manusia, ketika mayat hidup berjalan pada tengah malam, serta orang-orang liar turun dari Pegunungan Bulan untuk memorak-porandakan desa-desa. Walaupun pembunuhan antar saudara kandung, alkemi, serta pembantaian dianggap melawan kehendak dewa, siapa pun yang menjadi pemenang pastilah mereka yang memiliki baja-baja terdingin… juga hati terdingin.

Taniec ze smokami. Część 1 (Pieśń lodu i ognia #5A)

George R.R. Martin

Powieść "Taniec ze smokami 1" to pierwsza część piątego tomu cyklu "Pieśń Lodu i Ognia". Po wielkiej bitwie przyszłość Siedmiu Królestw wciąż wydaje się niepewna... Na wschodzie Daenerys Targaryen, ostatnia z rodu Targaryenów, włada przy pomocy swych trzech smoków miastem zbudowanym na pyle i śmierci. Daenerys ma jednak tysiące wrogów i wielu z nich postanowiło ją odnaleźć... Tyrion Lannister, uciekłszy z Westeros, gdy wyznaczono nagrodę za jego głowę, również zmierza do Daenerys. Jego nowi towarzysze podróży nie są jednak obdartą bandą wyrzutków, jaką mogliby się wydawać, a jeden z nich może na zawsze pozbawić Daenerys praw do westeroskiego tronu... Północy broni gigantyczny Mur z lodu i kamienia. Tam właśnie przed Jonem Snow, dziewięćset dziewięćdziesiątym ósmym lordem dowódcą Nocnej Straży, stanie najpoważniejsze jak dotąd wyzwanie. Ma bowiem potężnych wrogów nie tylko w samej Straży, lecz również poza nią, pośród lodowych istot mieszkających za Murem... W czasie narastających niepokojów fale przeznaczenia nieuchronnie prowadzą bohaterów do największego ze wszystkich tańców... George R.R. Martin (ur. w 1948 r. w New Jersey) jest jednym z najbardziej cenionych pisarzy fantastyki. Dzięki swej wielotomowej sadze pozyskał miliony oddanych fanów i odrodził tradycję epickiej fantasy w stylu tolkienowskim.

Uczta dla wron. Sieć spisków (Pieśń lodu i ognia, #4B)

George R.R. Martin

Wojna pięciu królów zbliża się powoli do końca, a Lannisterowie i ich sojusznicy uważają się za zwycięzców. Jednakże nie wszystko w kraju idzie dobrze. Rozdarte wojną królestwo staje na progu pokoju tylko po to, by wkroczyć na ścieżkę wiodącą ku jeszcze straszliwszym zniszczeniom. Po śmierci króla potwora, Joffreya, władzę w Królewskiej Przystani przejęła Cersei. Śmierć Robba Starka złamała kręgosłup buntowi północy, a rodzeństwo Młodego Wilka rozproszyło się po całym królestwie. Jest jeszcze kilka inych osób mogących rościć sobie pretensje do Żelaznego Tronu, ale są one zbyt słabe lub przebywają za daleko, by mogły stanowić realne zagrożenie. Jak po każdym wielkim konflikcie, wkrótce zaczynają się też zbierać niedobitki, banici, renegaci i padlinożercy, którzy ogryzają kości poległych i łupią tych, którzy wkrótce również rozstaną się z życiem. W Siedmiu Królestwach ludzkie wrony zgromadziły się na bankiet z popiołów…

Ogień i krew. Część 1 (Historia Targaryenów, #1A)

George R.R. Martin

Edycja polska składa się z dwóch książek: Część 1 i Część 2. 300 lat przed wydarzeniami opisanymi w Grze o tron Kiedy Westeros rządziły smoki... Opowieść o ekscytujących dziejach dynastii Targaryenów... Wiele stuleci przed wydarzeniami opisywanymi w pierwszym tomie cyklu, Grze o tron, Targaryenowie – jedyna rodzina smoczych lordów, która przeżyła zagładę Valyrii – zamieszkali na Smoczej Skale, nad którą panowali przez z górą dwa stulecia, nim postanowili podbić całe Westeros. Ogień i krew zaczyna się opowieścią o legendarnym Aegonie Zdobywcy, który stworzył Żelazny Tron, a następnie opisuje dzieje kolejnych pokoleń Targaryenów walczących o utrzymanie tego słynnego krzesła, aż po wojnę domową, która omal nie zniszczyła ich dynastii. Co naprawdę wydarzyło się podczas Tańca Smoków? Dlaczego tak niebezpiecznie było odwiedzać Valyrię po Zagładzie? Jak wyglądało życie w Westeros w czasach, gdy nad niebem panowały smoki? Jakie były najstraszliwsze zbrodnie Maegora Okrutnego? Dlaczego Aegonowi Zdobywcy nie udało się podbić Dorne? To tylko niektóre z pasjonujących pytań, na które odpowiada ta szczegółowa kronika spisana przez uczonego arcymaestera z Cytadeli. Książka zawiera także ponad osiemdziesiąt nowych czarnobiałych ilustracji autorstwa Douga Whetleya. Ogień i krew będzie dla świata Westeros tym, czym jest Silmarillion dla Śródziemia.

Uczta dla wron. Cienie śmierci (Pieśń lodu i ognia, #4A)

George R.R. Martin

Powieść "Uczta dla wron" to czwarty tom cyklu Pieśń Lodu i Ognia. "Cienie śmierci" to część pierwsza tomu czwartego. Po śmierci króla potwora, Joffreya, Cersei przejęła władzę w Królewskiej Przystani. Śmierć Robba Starka złamała kręgosłup buntowi północy, a rodzeństwo Młodego Wilka rozproszyło się po całym królestwie jak nasiona rzucone na jałową ziemią. Jednakże, jak po każdym wielkim konflikcie, wkrótce zaczynają się zbierać niedobitki, banici, renegaci i padlinożercy, którzy ogryzają kości poległych i łupią tych, którzy wkrótce również rozstaną się z życiem. W Siedmiu Królestwach ludzkie wrony zgromadziły się na bankiet z popiołów... To czas, gdy mądrzy i ambitni, podstępni i silni, zdobędą umiejętności, siłę i magiczne talenty potrzebne, by przeżyć straszliwy okres, jaki ich oczekuje. Czas, w którym szlachetnie urodzeni i prości ludzie, żołnierze i czarodzieje, skrytobójcy i mędrcy muszą połączyć siły, ponieważ na uczcie dla wron jest wielu gości, ale tylko nieliczni ujdą z niej z życiem...

Taniec ze smokami. Część 2 (Pieśń lodu i ognia #5B)

George R.R. Martin

Powieść "Taniec ze smokami 2" to druga część piątego tomu cyklu "Pieśń Lodu i Ognia". W Meereen otoczona przez wrogów Daenerys Targaryen chwyta się rozpaczliwych środków, by zachować swoją pozycję. Wielu zabiega o jej względy, lecz ostrzegano ją, by nie ufała nikomu... W Królewskiej Przystani królowa regentka, Cersei Lannister, oczekuje na proces, porzucona przez tych, którym ufała, podczas gdy w położonym na wschodzie mieście Yunkai jej brat Tyrion został sprzedany w niewolę i jest zmuszony na własną rękę szukać wyjścia z opresji. W Braavos Arya Stark poznaje tajemnice Ludzi Bez Twarzy i pamiętanie o swym dziedzictwie sprawia jej coraz większe trudności. Stannis Baratheon pozostawił żonę oraz czerwoną kapłankę Melisandre i pomaszerował na południe, by stawić czoło okupującym Winterfell Boltonom. Tymczasem za Murem armie Dzikich przygotowują się do szturmu... Wszędzie narastają gwałtowne konflikty, w których uczestniczą banici i kapłani, żołnierze i zmiennokształtni, szlachetnie urodzeni i niewolnicy. W czasie narastających niepokojów fale przeznaczenia nieuchronnie prowadzą bohaterów do największego ze wszystkich tańców...

Nawałnica mieczy. Krew i złoto (Pieśń lodu i ognia, #3B)

George R.R. Martin

Powieść "Nawałnica mieczy" to trzeci tom cyklu Pieśń Lodu i Ognia. "Krew i złoto" to część druga tomu trzeciego. Dwóch pretendentów do władzy nie żyje, a trzeciego wyjęto spod prawa, ale zaciekłe walki nie ustają. Joffrey z rodu Lannisterów niepewnie zasiada na Żelaznym Tronie, a jego najbardziej nieprzejednany rywal, lord Stannis, pokonany i zhańbiony, ulega wpływom zazdrosnej czarodziejki. Tymczasem wygnana królowa Daenerys, pani ostatnich trzech smoków na świecie, wędruje przez krwawiący kontynent, zbiera siły i gromadzi sojuszników, pragnąc odzyskać koronę, którą uważa za swoją. Gdy wrogie armie przygotowują się do decydującego starcia, zza granic cywilizacji przybywa armia dzikich - barbarzyńców pragnących podbić Siedem Królestw. Za nimi maszeruje horda mitycznych Innych, prowadzących armię żywych trupów...

Starcie królów (Pieśń lodu i ognia #2)

George R.R. Martin

Gra o tron (Pieśni lodu i ognia, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Szykujcie się - Nadchodzi Zima...W Zachodnich Krainach o ośmiu tysiącach lat zapisanej historii widmo wojen i katastrofy nieustannie wisi nad ludźmi.Zbuntowani władcy, obalili szalonego Smoczego Króla, Aerysa Targaryena, zasiadającego na Żelaznym Tronie Zachodnich Krain, lecz obalony władca pozostawił po sobie potomstwo, równie szalone jak on sam.Tron objął Robert - najznamienitszy z buntowników. Minęły jednak lata pokoju i możnowładcy zaczynają grę o tron...

A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3, Part 1 of 2)

George R.R. Martin

An alternate cover edition of this ISBN can be found here. HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A STORM OF SWORDS: STEEL AND SNOW is the FIRST part of the third volume in the series. Winter approaches Westeros like an angry beast. The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud. In the northern wastes, a horde of hungry, savage people steeped in the dark magic of the wilderness is poised to invade the Kingdom of the North where Robb Stark wears his new-forged crown. And Robb's defences are ranged against the South, the land of the cunning and cruel Lannisters, who have his younger sisters in their power. Throughout Westeros, the war for the Iron Throne rages more fiercely than ever, but if the Wall is breached, no king will live to claim it.

La bataille des rois (Le trône de fer, #3)

George R.R. Martin

Le roi Robert Baratheon est mort, son ami Eddard Stark a été exécuté. La dynastie Baratheon n'aura duré qu'une génération, et la paix plusieurs fois centenaire qui régissait le Royaume des Sept Couronnes a volé en éclats. Joffrey, le bâtard illégitime, se terre dans sa capitale, les frères de Robert rallient des troupes à leurs bannières, le fils de Ned a levé son armée et crie vengeance, des pirates razzient les côtes et des brigands pillent les campagnes. Il y a quatre rois désormais, et chacun forge des alliances pour entraîner le royaume dans la tourmente de la guerre. Maintenant c'est l'acier qui va hurler son chant de mort.

Fuego y sangre (La historia de los Targaryen, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Siglos antes de que tuvieran lugar los acontecimientos que se relatan en Canción de Hielo y Fuego, la Casa Targaryen, la única dinastía de señores dragón que sobrevivió a la Maldición de Valyria, se asentó en la isla de Rocadragón. Este es el primero de dos volúmenes, donde el autor de Juego de Tronos nos cuenta, con todo lujo de detalles, la historia de tan fascinante familia, empezando por Aegon I Targaryen, creador del emblemático Trono de Hierro, y seguido por el resto de las generaciones de Targaryen que lucharon enconadamente por conservar el poder y el trono, hasta la llegada de la guerra civil que estuvo a punto de acabar con ellos. ¿Qué pasó realmente durante la Danza de los Dragones? ¿Por qué era tan peligroso acercarse a Valyria después de la Maldición? ¿Cómo era Poniente cuando los dragones dominaban los cielos? Estas, y otras muchas, son las preguntas a las que responde esta monumental crónica, narrada por un erudito maestre de la Ciudadela, que anticipa el ya conocido universo de George R. R. Martin. Fuego y Sangre brindará a los lectores la oportunidad de tener otra visión de la portentosa y sangrienta historia de Poniente. Esta obra, magníficamente ilustrada con ochenta láminas inéditas de Doug Wheatley, se convertirá, sin duda, en una lectura ineludible para todos los fans de la aclamada serie.

Le donjon rouge (Le trône de fer, #2)

George R.R. Martin

Le royaume des sept couronnes est en pleine tourmente. jouet de perfides intrigues. Nouées dans l'ombre autant que de grands seigneurs qui n'attendent qu'une occasion pour se rebeller, Eddard Stark, main du roi, tente d'y faire régner l'ordre et la justice au nom de son souverain... Mais ses efforts semblent vains. Car comment protéger le roi Robert Baratheon des complots alors que celui-ci, imprévisible, n'aspire qu'à braver le danger ? Comment imposer la paix à des barons qui ne rêvent que de batailles et de pouvoir, et de plus, comment résister a cet engrenage infernal alors qu'au-delà des mers, une armée s'assemble pour fondre sur le royaume ? Le chaos et la guerre semblent inévitables...

El libro oficial de Juego de tronos para colorear

George R.R. Martin

En los reinos de Juegos de Tronos las bodas son rojas y el fuego es verde, pero ahora los fans de la renombrada serie pueden dar rienda suelta a su imaginación y cambiar estos vívidos escenarios a su gusto gracias a este libro que nos adentra en el sugerente universo de George R.R. Martin a través de un sinfín de imágenes en las que las espadas, los castillos y los famosos personajes y criaturas cobran vida al ritmo del rasgueo del lápiz. Con docenas de impresionantes y detalladas ilustraciones originales en blanco y negro de artistas de renombre mundial como Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, Tomislav Tomic, Adam Stower, y Levi Pinfold, este volumen único amplía aún más la envergadura del fenómeno de Juego de Tronos al llevarlo al terreno de las láminas de colorear para adultos, una tendencia que, a su vez, está arrasando en todo el mundo.

Rycerz Siedmiu Królestw

George R.R. Martin

Rycerz Siedmiu Królestw to prawdziwa gratka dla wszystkich miłośników George'a R.R. Martina i jego Gry o tron. Osadzone w świecie cyklu Pieśń Lodu i Ognia trzy minipowieści (Wędrowny rycerz, Zaprzysiężony miecz, Tajemniczy rycerz) prezentują wszystko to, co przyniosło autorowi światową sławę – fascynującą "rycerską" fabułę, nakreślone wiarygodnie psychologicznie postaci, rubaszny humor i niespodziewane zwroty akcji, a wszystko to okraszone odrobiną unoszącej się nad krainami Westeros smoczej magii. Rycerskie turnieje, zhańbione damy, dworskie intrygi – to codzienne życie młodzieńca imieniem Dunk, który po śmierci swego rycerza wyrusza na turniej w poszukiwaniu sławy oraz honoru, nie wiedząc, że świat nie jest gotowy na przyjęcie kogoś, kto dotrzymuje przysiąg. W kolejnych częściach Dunk oraz jego kumpel Jajo (późniejszy Aegon V Targaryen, książę Westeros, król i obrońca królestwa) wmieszają się w konflikt ser Eustace'a Osgreya ze Standfast z lady Webber z Zimnej Fosy, a także przybędą na ślub lorda Ambrose'a Butterwella z Białych Murów, gdzie Dunk stanie do turnieju jako Tajemniczy Rycerz, nieświadomy prawdziwego charakteru rozgrywających się wydarzeń...

A Dance with Dragons: After the Feast (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5.2)

George R.R. Martin

'Some had been heroes, some weaklings, knaves, or cravens. Most were only men. The best of them overcame their flaws, did their duty, and died with their swords in their hands. The worst... the worst were those who played the game of thrones' The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance. Cersei Lannister awaits trial, abandoned by all those she trusted; while in the east city her brother Tyrion has been sold as a slave. Stannis Baratheon marches south from the Wall to besiege Winterfell. But beyond the Wall the wildling armies are massing for an assault... On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by outlaws and priests, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will lead to the greatest dance of all.

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Long ago, in a time forgotten, a preternatural event threw the seasons out of balance. In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. The cold is returning, and in the frozen wastes to the north of Winterfell, sinister forces are massing beyond the kingdom’s protective Wall. To the south, the king’s powers are failing—his most trusted adviser dead under mysterious circumstances and his enemies emerging from the shadows of the throne. At the center of the conflict lie the Starks of Winterfell, a family as harsh and unyielding as the frozen land they were born to. Now Lord Eddard Stark is reluctantly summoned to serve as the king’s new Hand, an appointment that threatens to sunder not only his family but the kingdom itself.Sweeping from a harsh land of cold to a summertime kingdom of epicurean plenty, A Game of Thrones tells a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens. Here an enigmatic band of warriors bear swords of no human metal; a tribe of fierce wildlings carry men off into madness; a cruel young dragon prince barters his sister to win back his throne; a child is lost in the twilight between life and death; and a determined woman undertakes a treacherous journey to protect all she holds dear. Amid plots and counter-plots, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, allies and enemies, the fate of the Starks hangs perilously in the balance, as each side endeavors to win that deadliest of conflicts: the game of thrones.

Жокери (Жокери, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Малко след Втората световна война извънземен вирус е освободен в небето над Ню Йорк. Жертвите са хиляди – повечето загиват мигновено, някои, чието ДНК е пренаписано, са деформирани завинаги, а малцина изтеглят „асо“ от колодата и са наградени с богоподобни способности. Така „жокерите“ и „асата“ стават част от човечеството. Те са новите чудовища и супергерои. Те са обект на преследване и защитници на „истината, справедливостта и американския начин на живот“ по целия свят. Техният път ще бележи едно ново начало – краят му обаче ще бъде сложен от хората.

Dreamsongs. Volume I (Dreamsongs, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Even before A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin had already established himself as a giant in the field of fantasy literature. The first of two stunning collections, Dreamsongs: Volume I is a rare treat for readers, offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master. Gathered here in Dreamsongs: Volume I are the very best of George R. R. Martin’s early works, including his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker award–winning stories, cool fan pieces, and the original novella The Ice Dragon, from which Martin’s New York Times bestselling children’s book of the same title originated. A dazzling array of subjects and styles that features extensive author commentary, Dreamsongs, Volume I is the perfect collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans. “Fans, genre historians and aspiring writers alike will find this shelf-bending retrospective as impressive as it is intriguing.”—Publishers Weekly “Dreamsongs is the ideal way to discover . . . a master of science fiction, fantasy and horror. . . . Martin is a writer like no other.”—The Guardian (U.K.) PRAISE FOR GEORGE R. R. MARTIN “Of those who work in the grand epic-fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best. In fact . . . this is as good a time as any to proclaim him the American Tolkien.”—Time “Long live George Martin . . . a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers.”—The New York Times “I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers.”—Robert Jordan

Le Trône de fer, L'Intégrale Tome 2

George R.R. Martin

Le Royaume des sept couronnes est sur le point de connaître son plus terrible hiver : par-delà le mur qui garde sa frontière nord, une armée de ténèbres se lève, menaçant de tout détruire sur son passage. Mais il en faut plus pour refroidir les ardeurs des rois, des reines, des chevaliers et des renégats qui se disputent le trône de fer. Tous les coups sont permis, et seuls les plus forts, ou les plus retors, s'en sortiront indemnes...

Le Trône de Fer: L'Intégrale 1 (A Game of Thrones, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Le Trône de fer – Le Donjon rouge Il était une fois, perdu dans un lointain passé, le royaume des Sept Couronnes… En ces temps nimbés de brume, où la belle saison pouvait durer des années, la mauvaise toute une vie d’homme, se multiplièrent un jour des présages alarmants. Au nord du Mur colossal qui protégeait le royaume, se massèrent soudain des forces obscures; au sud, l’ordre établi chancela, la luxure et l’inceste, le meurtre et la corruption, la lâcheté et le mensonge enserrèrent inexorablement le trône convoité. Dans la lignée des Rois maudits et d’Excalibur, Le Trône de fer plonge le lecteur, sans lui laisser reprendre souffle, dans un univers de délices et de feu. L’épique et le chevaleresque côtoient sans cesse le vil et le démoniaque. La bravoure et la loyauté se heurtent à la duplicité et à la fourberie. Mais dans ce tourbillon d’aventures cruelles, ce sont finalement l’amour, la tendresse, l’indestructible force de l’amitié qui rayonnent au-dessus des ténèbres. --back cover

Il mondo del ghiaccio e del fuoco: La storia ufficiale di Westeros e del Trono di Spade

George R.R. Martin

Se il passato è il prologo, allora l'opera primaria di George R.R. Martin – la più innovativa e formidabile saga fantasy del nostro tempo – necessita di una introduzione ugualmente formidabile. E alla fine, eccola: Il Mondo del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco. Questo volume, riccamente illustrato da oltre centosettanta tavole originali a colori, è la storia completa dei Sette Regni, incentrata sulla vivida ricostruzione delle epiche battaglie, delle brutali rivalità e delle temerarie ribellioni che hanno condotto agli eventi narrati ne «Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco» e nella serie HBO «Game of Thrones». In una collaborazione durata interi anni, George R.R. Martin ha coniugato il proprio lavoro con quello di Elio M. Garcia Jr. e Linda Antonssen, fondatori del celebre sito web westeros.org, forse le uniche due persone che di questo mondo fantastico hanno una conoscenza approfondita quanto quella del suo stesso eccezionale creatore. Racchiuse in questo testo si sovrappongono conoscenze accumulate, speculazioni accademiche e leggende popolari tramandate da maestri e septon, negromanti e cantastorie. È una cronaca che si dipana dal Tempo dell'Alba all'Età degli Eroi, dalla venuta dei primi uomini all'arrivo di Aegon il Conquistatore, dall'ascesa di Aegon stesso al Trono di Spade fino alla Ribellione di Robert e alla susseguente caduta di Aerys II Targaryen, il Re Folle, l'evento che ha messo in movimento le lotte «di oggi» tra Stark, Lannister, Baratheon e Targaryen. Fondamentale opera di sostegno per l'intero, ipnotico universo concepito da George R.R. Martin, Il Mondo del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco è la prova provata che la penna è davvero più poderosa di una tempesta di spade.

Kampen om tronen (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)

George R.R. Martin

Fra en mester inden for moderne fantasy kommer her en roman med en fantasikraft, der ikke ligner noget andet, man har læst. Med A Game of Thrones – KAMPEN OM TRONEN har George R.R. Martin skabt et mesterværk, der rummer alt det bedste, som genren har at byde på. Mystik, intriger, romantik og eventyr fylder siderne i denne storslåede fortælling, der er første del af en stort anlagt serie. For lang tid siden, i tidernes morgen, bragte en overnaturlig begivenhed uorden i årstiderne. I et land, hvor somrene kan vare flere årtier og vintrene en menneskealder, er der uro i luften. Kulden er på vej tilbage, og i den store iskolde vildmark nord for Vinterborg er skumle kræfter ved at samle sig på den anden side af Muren, der beskytter kongeriget. Begivenhederne udspiller sig skiftevis i et goldt land med kulde og i et sommervarmt rige med overflod. Det er en fortælling om lorder og ladyer, soldater og troldmænd, snigmordere og bastarder, hvis veje krydses i en tid med grumme varsler. Der optræder en gådefuld krigerbande med sværd, der ikke er menneskeskabte, en stamme af barbariske vildlinge, der driver mænd til vanvid, en brutal ung drageprins, der sælger sin søster for at genvinde sin tabte trone, et barn, der rammes af en ulykke og svæver mellem liv og død, og en beslutsom kvinde, der begiver sig ud på en farefuld rejse for at beskytte alt det, hun har kært. I en broget verden med hemmelige planer og modplaner, tragedie og forræderi, sejr og nederlag, forbundsfæller og fjender er Starkernes skæbne uvis, efterhånden som begge sider bestræber sig på at vinde sejr i den farligste kamp: kampen om tronen. KAMPEN OM TRONEN er uforlignelig, hvad angår både spændvidde og udførelse, en læselimousine af de dejligt lange, som fanger læseren fra de første sider, fastholder ham og ender med at give ham lyst til at læse mere.

Windhaven

George R.R. Martin

George R. R. Martin has thrilled a generation of readers with his epic works of the imagination, most recently the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling saga told in the novels A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, and A Storm of Swords. Lisa Tuttle has won acclaim from fans of science fiction, horror, and fantasy alike— most recently for her haunting novel The Pillow Friend. Now together they gift readers with this classic tale of a brilliantly rendered world of ironbound tradition, where a rebellious soul seeks to prove the power of a dream. The planet of Windhaven was not originally a home to humans, but it became one following the crash of a colony starship. It is a world of small islands, harsh weather, and monster-infested seas. Communication among the scattered settlements was virtually impossible until the discovery that, thanks to light gravity and a dense atmosphere, humans were able to fly with the aid of metal wings made of bits of the cannibalized spaceship. Many generations later, among the scattered islands that make up the water world of Windhaven, no one holds more prestige than the silver-winged flyers, who bring news, gossip, songs, and stories. They are romantic figures crossing treacherous oceans, braving shifting winds and sudden storms that could easily dash them from the sky to instant death. They are also members of an increasingly elite caste, for the wings—always in limited quantity—are growing gradually rarer as their bearers perish. With such elitism comes arrogance and a rigid adherence to hidebound tradition. And for the flyers, allowing just anyone to join their cadre is an idea that borders on heresy. Wings are meant only for the offspring of flyers—now the new nobility of Windhaven. Except that sometimes life is not quite so neat. Maris of Amberly, a fisherman's daughter, was raised by a flyer and wants nothing more than to soar on the currents high above Windhaven. By tradition, however, the wings must go to her stepbrother, Coll, the flyer's legitimate son. But Coll wants only to be a singer, traveling the world by sea. So Maris challenges tradition, demanding that flyers be chosen on the basis of merit rather than inheritance. And when she wins that bitter battle, she discovers that her troubles are only beginning. For not all flyers are willing to accept the world's new structure, and as Maris battles to teach those who yearn to fly, she finds herself likewise fighting to preserve the integrity of a society she so longed to join—not to mention the very fabric that holds her culture together.

La principessa e la regina e altre storie di donne pericolose

George R.R. Martin

L'antologia che ha vinto il World Fantasy Award, curata da Martin e Gardner Dozois. Contiene racconti thriller, fantastici e fantascientifici di alcuni grandi autori e autrici inglesi e statunitensi. "Chiamare Danza i tetri, turbolenti, sanguinosi eventi di questo periodo appare grottescamente inappropriato. Senza dubbio alcuno, il termine trae la propria origine da un qualche cantastorie. 'Morte dei Draghi' sarebbe un nome di gran lunga più sensato." Con queste parole si apre La Principessa e la Regina, il nuovo tassello nel grandioso affresco della saga di George R.R. Martin che sta incantando milioni di lettori in tutto il mondo. La vicenda si svolge circa due secoli prima della storia narrata nelle "Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco" e racconta la terribile guerra civile che dilaniò la famiglia Targaryen alla morte del re Viserys I. Tanto la principessa Rhaenyra, sua figlia di primo letto, quanto la regina Alicent reclamarono il Trono di Spade. La prima per sé, la seconda per il figlio, il giovanissimo principe Aegon. Il risultato fu un conflitto terribile, in cui parenti e alleati dovettero decidere con chi schierarsi. Un conflitto di una violenza senza precedenti, che vide contrapporsi fratello e sorella, draghi contro draghi. I Sette Regni di Westeros divennero il teatro di una battaglia tetra e cruenta tra le maestose creature e furono bagnati dal sangue che cadde dal cielo. Un testo di un'incredibile intensità epica che, con un tono solenne che ricorda quello usato dalle cronache antiche, illumina un'epoca mai narrata prima dello straordinario universo creato da Martin. Ma l'antologia, che ha vinto il World Fantasy Award, curata da Martin stesso assieme a Gardner Dozois (il più importante editor americano di fantasy e fantascienza), non si limita al romanzo breve di Martin: contiene anche racconti thriller, fantastici e fantascientifici di alcuni grandi autori e autrici inglesi e statunitensi, fra cui Joe R. Lansdale e Joe Abercrombie.

I fiumi della guerra

George R.R. Martin

Un autunno fatto di brutali tempeste flagella città distrutte e campi devastati. Eppure quella che ormai viene chiamata 'La guerra dei Cinque re' continua a dilagare. Nelle terre dei fiumi, Robb Stark, il giovane re del Nord, pianifica un temerario assalto a settentrione dell'Incollatura, la pericolosa regione di paludi che divide i Sette Regni in due. Il suo scopo è riconquistare quella che da millenni è la terra della stirpe del lupo, il Nord, la quale continua a venire stritolata dal pugno corazzato degli uomini di ferro, i sanguinari predoni del mare che hanno distrutto Grande Inverno. Ed è sempre nelle terre dei fiumi che Arya Stark, sorella di Robb e giovanissima erede di Grande Inverno, continua a essere impegnata in una feroce lotta per la sopravvivenza. Dopo la sua fuga dalla fortezza maledetta di Harrenhal, Arya è ora nelle mani della confraternita senza vessilli che si batte per la giustizia sotto la guida dello spettrale Beric Dondarrion, 'l'uomo che non può essere ucciso'.

Il Trono di Spade: Libro primo delle cronache del ghiaccio e del fuoco

George R.R. Martin

In una terra fuori dal mondo, dove le estati e gli inverni possono durare intere generazioni, sta per esplodere un immane conflitto. Sul Trono di Spade, nel Sud caldo e opulento, siede Robert Baratheon. L'ha conquistato dopo una guerra sanguinosa, togliendolo all'ultimo, folle re della dinastia Targaryen, i signori dei draghi. Ma il suo potere è ora minacciato: all'estremo Nord, la Barriera - una muraglia eretta per difendere il regno da animali primordiali e, soprattutto, dagli Estranei - sembra vacillare. Si dice che gli Estranei siano scomparsi da secoli. Ma se è vero, chi sono allora quegli esseri con gli occhi così innaturalmente azzurri e gelidi, nascosti tra le ombre delle foreste, che rubano la vita, o il senno, a chi ha la mala sorte di incontrarli? La fine della lunga estate è vicina, l'inverno sta arrivando e non durerà poco: solo un nuovo prodigio potrà squarciare le tenebre. Intrighi e rivalità, guerre e omicidi, amori e tradimenti, presagi e magie si intrecciano nel primo volume della saga de "Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco", definita da Marion Zimmer Bradley "la più bella epopea che io abbia mai letto".

Feu et sang - Partie 1

George R.R. Martin

« Au septième jour, une nuée de corbeaux jaillit des tours de Peyredragon pour propager la parole de lord Aegon aux Sept Couronnes de Westeros. Ils volaient vers les sept rois, vers la Citadelle de Villevieille, vers les seigneurs tant petits que grands. Tous apportaient le même message : à compter de ce jour, il n’y aurait plus à Westeros qu’un roi unique. Ceux qui ploieraient le genou devant Aegon de la maison Targaryen conserveraient terres et titres. Ceux qui prendraient les armes contre lui seraient jetés à bas, humiliés et anéantis. » Trois cents ans avant les événements du Trône de Fer, Feu et sang raconte l’unification des sept royaumes.

El rag del armagedón (Spanish Edition)

George R.R. Martin

Del autor número 1 en ventas deThe New York Times, George R. R. Martin,llega la novela definitiva sobre revolución,rock and roll y asesinatos apocalíuna impresionante obra de ficción que retratano sólo el fin de una era, sino también el findel mundo como lo conocemos. El experiodista clandestino Sandy Blair ha forjado una exitosa trayectoria que comenzó con sus raíces radicales en los años 60, hasta que algo llama su atención el extraño y brutal asesinato de un promotor de rock que ganó millones con una banda llamada Nazgûl. Ahora, cuando Sandy se dispone a investigar el crimen, se ve arrastrado a su propio pasado y empieza un recorrido mágico y misterioso por las pasiones reprimidas de su generación. Un nuevo mesías ha resucitado a los Nazgûl, su nuevo y alocado ritmo puede sermás de lo que nadie un réquiem de demonismo, control mental y muerte, cuya melodía apocalíptica tal vez sólo Sandy pueda cambiar a tiempo... antes de que todos sigan el ritmo. Palabras de la crítica... "La mejor novela que he leído sobre la cultura de la música pop estadounidense de los años sesenta." -Stephen King

Una tempesta di spade (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)

George R.R. Martin

Dopo la morte di re Renly Baratheon gli avversari che si contendono il Trono di Spade sono ridotti a quattro; il gioco di alleanze, inganni e tradimenti si fa sempre più spietato, sempre più labirintico, e l'ambizione dei contendenti non ha limite. Sui quattro re e sui paesaggi già devastati dalla guerra incombe la più terribile delle minacce: dall'estremo Nord un'immane orda di barbari e giganti, mammut e metamorfi sta lentamente scendendo verso i Sette Regni. E con il "popolo libero" dei bruti, un pericolo ancora più spaventoso si avvicina: gli Estranei, guerrieri soprannaturali che non temono la morte. Perché l'hanno già conosciuta... Gli indeboliti, dilaniati guardiani della notte sanno che i loro giorni potrebbero essere contati. Spetterà a Jon Snow, il bastardo di Grande Inverno, ergersi per una disperata, eroica, ultima difesa. Forse, la guerra per il potere supremo è ancora tutta da giocare.

Il Trono di Spade - VI. I fiumi della guerra

George R.R. Martin

Un autunno di brutali tempeste flagella città distrutte e campi devastati. Robb Stark, il giovane re del Nord, pianifica un assalto per riconquistare la terra che è sempre stata della sua stirpe, mentre sua sorella Arya lotta ferocemente per la sopravvivenza. A molte leghe di distanza, Jaime Lannister è costretto a fare i conti con la mutilazione inflittagli dalla compagnia di ventura dei Guitti Sanguinari, mentre nell'estremo Nord l'esercito del popolo libero cala inesorabile verso la mastodontica Barriera di ghiaccio. Gli indeboliti, dilaniati guardiani della notte sanno che i loro giorni potrebbero essere contati. Spetterà a Jon Snow, il bastardo di Grande Inverno, ergersi per un'ultima difesa, disperata ed eroica.

Il regno dei lupi (Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco, #3)

George R.R. Martin

Nel cielo dei Sette Regni, travolti da una guerra devastatrice, compare una cometa dal sinistro colore di sangue. È l'ennesimo segno di immani catastrofi che si stanno preparando? L'estate dell'abbondanza sembra ormai definitivamente passata, e ben quattro condottieri si contendono ferocemente il Trono di Spade. Intanto al di là del mare caldo l'orgogliosa principessa in esilio Daenerys Targaryen è pronta a rischiare tutto per la corona che le appartiene di diritto. Solo per lei, forse, la cometa di sangue non è un presagio di tragedia ma un araldo della riscossa...

L'ombra della profezia (Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco, #9)

George R.R. Martin

In spettrali campi di battaglia e tetre fortezze in rovina, fra città tramutate in cimiteri e terre ridotte a ossari, la spaventosa guerra dei cinque re volge ormai al termine. Eppure, in questa apparentemente consolidata "pace del re", nuove, inattese forze sono pronte a sferrare attacchi cruenti. Guidati dal famigerato re Occhio-di-corvo, gli uomini di ferro, eredi di un culto guerriero dimenticato da secoli, si sono lanciati all'invasione del sudovest del reame, costringendo la regina Cersei e il Trono di spade ad affrontare una nuova, inattesa prova di forza. E dalle brume di una memoria lasciata troppo a lungo sepolta, un'antica, sinistra profezia potrebbe minacciare la stessa regina. Non sembra esistere una fine al banchetto dei corvi. E, forse, l'ora del destino sta per scoccare perfino per le prede più inattaccabili.

Il dominio della regina (Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco, #8)

George R.R. Martin

Tutto sembra andare per il meglio. La guerra dei Cinque re ha finalmente raggiunto una conclusione. La Casa Lannister e i suoi alleati appaiono vincitori. Eppure, nei Sette Regni, qualcosa ancora si agita... Dopo la morte dell'infame re Joffrey, sua madre Cersei domina su Approdo del Re come reggente. La fine di Robb Stark ha spezzato le reni ai ribelli del Nord. Quanto ai suoi fratelli e sorelle, sono dispersi nel reame come semi gettati su una terra desolata. Poche, sia pure legittime pretese al Trono di Spade - un tempo feroce oggetto delle brame di molti - si ostinano a esistere, però coloro i quali le accampano sono troppo deboli o troppo lontani perché i loro diritti vengano riconosciuti. Ma, come sempre accade nella scia di ogni scontro feroce, non trascorre molto tempo perché i superstiti, i fuorilegge, i rinnegati e gli sciacalli comincino a radunarsi, spolpando le ossa dei morti e azzannandosi gli uni con gli altri per la carne dei morenti. Ora, nei Sette Regni, mentre corvi in forma umana si raccolgono per un festino di ceneri, nuovi, temerari complotti vengono orditi e nuove, pericolose alleanze prendono forma. In tutto questo, volti soprendenti - alcuni noti, altri imprevedibili - emergono dalla sinistra penombra delle lotte e del caos appena conclusi per affrontare le sfide a venire. E' un'epoca in cui i saggi e gli ambiziosi, i traditori e i forti acquisiscono l'abilità, il potere e la magia per sopravvivere ai tempi feroci e terribili che li aspettano. È un'epoca in cui nobili e comunardi, soldati e stregoni, assassini e profeti, si alleano per mettere in gioco il loro fato... e la loro vita. Al banchetto dei corvi molti sono gli invitati, ma pochi sono gli eletti.

The Wit and Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister

George R.R. Martin

The perfect gift for fans of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels and HBO’s Game of Thrones: a collection of wicked one-liners from the incomparable Imp of Casterly Rock, fully illustrated by Jonty Clark! “My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind . . . and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge.” The jealous masses of the Seven Kingdoms may call him Halfman, but none have ever accused Tyrion Lannister of being a halfwit. His golden tongue has saved his skin slightly more often than it has landed him in mortal peril. Now, this special illustrated volume preserves his most essential knowledge for future generations, featuring time-tested guidance on such varied subjects as . . . The art of persuasion“The best lies are seasoned with a bit of truth.” Fine dining“A little honest loathing can be refreshing, like a tart wine after too much sweet.” The fair sex“The young ones smell much better, but the old ones know more tricks.” Royal politics“Crowns do queer things to the heads beneath them.” Common ailments“A sword through the bowels. A sure cure for constipation.” At once charming, insightful, and ruthlessly irreverent, The Wit & Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister is short on pretense and overflowing with finely crafted gems—just like the man himself.

Il trono di spade (Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco, #1)

George R.R. Martin

I fuochi di Valyria (Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco, #11)

George R.R. Martin

Nella sanguinaria epopea della guerra dei Cinque re, Stannis Baratheon è impegnato in un'estenuante marcia nel gelo contro il traditore lord Bolton, mentre un inquietante vuoto di potere circonda il Trono di Spade a causa della prigionia di Cersei Lannister, ancora presa negli artigli di un risorto fanatismo religioso. Mai prima d'ora il continente occidentale è stato tanto duramente devastato e mortalmente indebolito, così da diventare facile terra di conquista da parte di nemici vicini e lontani. Nelle Isole di Ferro, il sinistro Euron Occhio di Corvo si prepara a lanciare una nuova invasione dal mare, mentre a Dorne, la marca più meridionale del reame, un principe solo all'apparenza in declino ordisce una cospirazione volta a un nuovo, imprevedibile ritorno dell'antica dinastia. Oltre il Mare Stretto, Daenerys Targaryen, orgogliosa e coraggiosa regina dei draghi, si piega a un subdolo matrimonio di convenienza nel nome di una pace incerta, senza con questo rinunciare al suo sogno di tornare sul trono che fu di Aegon il Conquistatore. Finito suo malgrado nelle mani lorde di sangue degli schiavisti di Yunkai, città nemica giurata di Daenerys, l'indistruttibile nano Tyrion Lannister è costretto a giocare il tutto per tutto per sopravvivere a un assedio disastroso. Nel frattempo, all'ombra della titanica Barriera di ghiaccio nell'estremo Nord del reame, il giovane Jon Snow, coraggioso lord comandante dei Guardiani della notte, concepisce una temeraria strategia...

Il grande inverno (Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco, #2)

George R.R. Martin

Nella terra dove le stagioni possono durare intere generazioni divampa la guerra tra la corrotta regina Cersei Lannister e i lord dei Sette Regni fedeli ai signori di Grande Inverno. Intanto, nelle grandi pianure orientali, la principessa Daenerys Targaryen, ultima discendente della dinastia del Drago, si prepara con i suoi poteri straordinari alla riconquista del regno dei suoi avi. Ma la vera minaccia sono gli Estranei che avanzano da nord, esseri misteriosi per secoli ritenuti, a torto, frutto della fantasia. Odiano la vita, il fuoco, il calore, l'estate, perché essi sono la morte, il freddo, il ghiaccio e l'inverno. La fine dell'estate è vicina e solo un nuovo prodigio potrà squarciare le tenebre.

I guerrieri del ghiaccio (Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco, #10)

George R.R. Martin

La tanto enfatizzata "vittoria" del leone di Lannister, che si è compiuta nell'Ombra della Profezia, lascia dietro di sé un'interminabile scia di sangue. All'improvviso l'intera struttura di potere della dinastia dell'oro di Castel granito sembra crollare dalle fondamenta. Sepolto l'infame lord Tywin, assassinato dal proprio figlio nano, finita in catene la regina Cersei nelle segrete del rinato Credo dei Sette Dèi, seduto il piccolo Re Tommen su un trono di lame pronte a ucciderlo, il destino dell'intero continente occidentale è di nuovo in bilico. Sulla remota Barriera di ghiaccio, estrema difesa nord del reame contro nemici terribili e soprannaturali che calano dal gelo degli eoni, il temerario Jon Snow è costretto a consolidare a fil di spada il suo rango di lord comandante dei Guardiani della notte. Al di là del mare Stretto, mentre l'intrepida giovane regina Daenerys Targaryen continua a difendere il proprio dominio contro orde di nemici antichi e nuovi, dalle ombre del passato riemerge il furore fiammeggiante della sua stessa nobile casa. In fuga verso le città libere, risucchiato suo malgrado in un complotto che ha dell'inconcepibile, Tyrion Lannister, l'astuto Folletto regicida e parricida che tutti sembrano volere morto, potrebbe in realtà essere la chiave di volta della restaurazione della mai realmente estinta dinastia del Drago. Lanciato in una pericolosissima ricerca lungo un fiume tanto leggendario quanto letale, Tyrion è costretto ad affrontare avversari inaspettati...

Il portale delle tenebre (Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco, #7)

George R.R. Martin

Mentre l'inverno incombe sui Sette Regni, la "guerra dei Cinque re" pare giunta alla sua conclusione, con il Trono di Spade saldamente in mano al giovanissimo e demente re Joffrey. Il suo matrimonio con la splendida Margaery, che suggellerà l'alleanza tra i Lannister di Castel Granito e i Tyrell di Alto Giardino, è ormai prossimo. Ma su di lui pende l'oscura maledizione gettata sugli usurpatori da Stannis Baratheon. E numerosi sono i nemici da cui deve guardarsi, come la Madre dei draghi Daenerys Targaryen. Intanto, nelle segrete della Fortezza Rossa, Tyrion Lannister, il Folletto, è costretto a discolparsi da un'accusa infamante che può portarlo al patibolo, mentre nell'estremo nord del reame Jon Snow, il bastardo di Grande Inverno, si trova a difendere la Barriera da una nuova e più micidiale minaccia: l'assalto finale che il mastodontico esercito di Mance Rayder, il re oltre la Barriera, scatena contro il Castello Nero, ultima piazzaforte dei Guardiani della notte. Forse la guerra per il potere supremo è ancora tutta da giocare.

L'ascesa del drago. Una storia illustrata della dinastia Targaryen. (Vol. 1)

George R.R. Martin

Fuoco e sangue, il motto di Casa Targaryen, è un sigillo di potere, e una terribile condanna. Cavalcare i draghi conferisce una forza travolgente, che tuttavia può divorare se stessa. Questa storia visiva, con oltre 150 nuove illustrazioni a colori, è un'introduzione a Casa Targaryen, l'iconica famiglia al centro della serie prequel di Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon. Ripercorrendo le vicende contenute nel volume Fuoco e sangue, George R.R. Martin narra l'ascesa del dominio Targaryen: dalla sanguinosa conquista di Westeros a opera di Aegon I e delle sue sorelle ai matrimoni incestuosi e ai contrasti con il Credo o le casate nobiliari; dai fasti di Jaehaerys e Alysanne alla sadica ferocia di Maegor il Crudele. Pestilenze, complotti, nozze, razzie, tornei e banchetti si alternano con ritmo incalzante, accompagnando il lettore nei costumi di Westeros. Il tutto converge inesorabile verso la Danza dei Draghi, lo spaventoso scontro fratricida all'interno della stessa famiglia reale per la successione al trono, nel quale draghi danzeranno in cielo, lottando contro altri draghi..

Nella casa del verme

George R.R. Martin

Il sole sta morendo, e le tenebre incombono. Il mondo è ridotto a oceani di fuoco e lande di cenere. Nella loro fortezza, gli adepti del Verme Bianco, guerrieri e dame, danzano su pavimenti di lucida ossidiana, portano avanti rituali millenari di estasi e dolore, banchettano con le carni di nemici deformi. E al centro di quel triste carosello c'è lui, Annelyn, giovane, fiero e sicuro di sé. Fin troppo. Umiliato con alcuni amici dal misterioso Beccaio, decide di vendicarsi braccandolo nei sinistri cunicoli dove nessuno ha mai avuto il coraggio di spingersi. Ma dove regna il buio è facile che il cacciatore diventi preda. Comincia così, scandito dalla follia, un inseguimento nell'abisso, che si trascina per cunicoli soffocanti e misteriosi saloni dove marcisce un potere che magari è solo l'eco d'una tecnologia micidiale. Quella del Verme Bianco?

Le torri di cenere

George R.R. Martin

Un volume che raccoglie la narrativa breve di uno dei grandi maestri del genere fantasy. Le novelle e i racconti contenuti nel volume, inediti in Italia, oltre a essere stati spesso la base per le opere di più ampio respiro di Martin, costituiscono una ricca introduzione al mondo immaginativo di uno scrittore amatissimo in tutto il mondo per le sue saghe. Indice L'eroe L'uscita per Santa Breta Solitudine del secondo tipo Al mattino cala la nebbia Canzone per Lya Questa torre di cenere ...E ricordati sette volte di non uccidere mai l'uomo La città di pietra Fioramari Le solitarie canzoni di Laren Dorr

Tempesta di spade (Le Cronache del Ghiaccio e del Fuoco, #5)

George R.R. Martin

Dopo la morte di re Renly Baratheon gli avversari che si contendeno il Trono di Spade sono ridotti a quattro: il gioco di alleanze, inganni e tradimenti si fa sempre più spietato, sempre più labirintico, l'ambizione dei contendenti non ha limite. Sui quattro re e sui paesaggi già devastati dalla guerra incombe la più terribile delle minacce: dall'estremo nord un'immane orda di barbari e giganti, mammut e metamorfi sta lentamente scendendo verso i Sette Regni. E con loro un pericolo ancora più spaventoso: gli Estranei, guerrieri soprannaturali che non temono la morte. Perchè l'hanno già conosciuta...

La regina dei draghi

George R.R. Martin

Mentre la cometa di sangue continua a brillare nel cielo dei Sette Regni, la Guerra dei Re prosegue senza esclusione di colpi. Robb Stark, il "Giovane Lupo" Re del Nord passa da una vittoria all'altra, minacciando le piazzeforti stesse della Casa Lannister, dove il sovrano pazzo Joffrey I si abbandona a eccessi di ferocia. Perfino l'astuto Tyrion, fratello della regina e Primo Cavaliere, stenta a controllare la situazione del reame. Intanto a Harrenhal, la fortezza maledetta sulle rive del mistico lago dell'Occhio degli Dei, il crudele, inesorabile lord Tywin Lannister si prepara a marciare verso occidente per affrontare Robb Stark. Ma qualcun altro sta tessendo la sua rete di morte. All'estremo Nord, oltre la barriera di ghiaccio, forze oscure stanno facendosi sempre più minacciose, sempre più incombenti. Solo Jon Snow, figlio bastardo di lord Eddar Stark, e un pugno di Guardiani della notte possono difendere il regno degli uomini dall'invasione di barbari e giganti al comando del brutale Mance Rayder. Uno scontro dal quale potebbe dipendere l'esistenza stessa dei Sette Regni.

Wild Cards: Das Spiel der Spiele

George R.R. Martin

The World's next SUPERHERO! Seit sich in den Vierzigerjahren das Wild-Card-Virus ausgebreitet hat und Menschen mutieren lässt, gibt es neben den normalen Menschen auch Joker und Asse. Joker weisen lediglich körperliche Veränderungen auf, während Asse besondere Superkräfte besitzen. Da ist zum Beispiel Jonathan Hive, der sich in einen Wespenschwarm verwandeln kann, oder Lohengrin, der eine undurchdringliche Rüstung heraufbeschwört. Doch wer ist Amerikas größter Held? Diese Frage soll American Hero, die neueste Casting Show im Fernsehen, endlich klären. Für die Kandidaten geht es um Ruhm und um so viel Geld, dass sie beinahe zu spät erkennen, was wahre Helden ausmacht.

Armageddon Rock

George R.R. Martin

In jener apokalyptischen Nacht des Jahres 1971 starb eine Band, eine Legende, eine ganze Generation. Sechzigtausend Zuschauer haben es live miterlebt: Der Sänger der Nazgûl bricht, von der Kugel eines Scharfschützen getroffen, auf offener Bühne tot zusammen. Der Sommer der Liebe ist vorbei. Zehn Jahre später geschieht das Unglaubliche: Die Nazgûl sind zurück! Ein neuer Messias hat sie wiederauferstehen lassen − doch ihre Musik hat sich in ein rasendes Requiem verwandelt und kündet von Wahnsinn und Tod ... Viele Fans schätzen diesen Roman als George R. R. Martins bestes Buch. Vor Das Lied von Eis und Feuer hat der erfolgreichste Fantasy-Autor des 21. Jahrhunderts ein Werk verfasst, das ebenso zeitlos wie unvergesslich ist. QUELLE: Golkonda Verlag

Wild Cards - Der Sieg der Verlierer

George R.R. Martin

Eine Atomexplosion erschüttert Texas! Doch es handelt sich nicht um einen Akt des Terrors, sondern um einen schrecklichen Unfall. Ein kleiner Junge namens Drake kann sein mächtiges Wild-Cards-Talent nicht beherrschen und hat die Katastrophe ausgelöst. Die aus Assen und Jokern bestehende Eingreiftruppe der UNO – genannt Das Komitee – will den Jungen unter ihren Schutz stellen. Doch als seine Mitglieder in Texas eintreffen, ist Drake verschwunden … Gleichzeitig versucht Drummer Boy, die Krise in der arabischen Welt zu beenden. Aber während des Einsatzes kommen ihm Zweifel. Kämpft er für die richtige Seite?

Wild Cards - Der höchste Einsatz: Roman (Wild Cards - American Heroes, Band 3)

George R.R. Martin

Wahre Superhelden kennen keine Skrupel Immer mehr Kinder werden in Afrika in ein geheimes Labor verschleppt, wo sie absichtlich mit dem Wild-Cards-Virus infiziert werden. Die meisten sterben oder mutieren auf schreckliche Weise. Doch einige wenige werden zu Assen mit superheldengleichen Kräften und anschließend gezwungen, für das People's Paradise of Africa zu kämpfen. Dahinter steckt Radical, das wahrscheinlich mächtigste Ass der Welt, der endgültig dem Wahnsinn verfallen ist. Das Kommitee – die Ass-Eingreiftruppe der UNO – muss ihn aufhalten. Doch der Radical ist der tödlichste Gegner, dem sie sich je gegenübergesehen haben.

A Fúria dos Reis (As Crônicas de Gelo e Fogo, #2)

George R.R. Martin

Quando um cometa vermelho cruza os céus de Westeros, os Sete Reinos estão em plena guerra civil. Os exércitos dos Stark e dos Lannister estão se preparando para o confronto final, e Stannis – irmão do falecido Rei Robert –, desejoso de possuir um exército que lute pela sua reivindicação ao trono, alia-se a uma misteriosa religião oriental. Porém, seu irmão mais novo também se proclama rei. E, enquanto isso, os Greyjoy planejam vingança contra todos os que os humilharam dez anos atrás. Ainda, no distante Leste, poderosos dragões estão prestes a chegar aos Sete Reinos, trazendo fogo e morte... Um perigo de proporções gigantescas, muito maior do que as grandes guerras!

Old Venus

George R.R. Martin

From pulp adventures such as Edgar Rice Burroughs’s Carson of Venus to classic short stories such as Ray Bradbury’s “The Long Rain”, the planet Venus has loomed large in the imaginations of science fiction writers. Here, that steamy, swampy jungle world with strange creatures lurking amidst the dripping vegetation is explored in sixteen all-new stories collected by bestselling author George R. R. Martin and editor Gardner Dozois.

Dying of the Light

George R.R. Martin

A whisperjewel has summoned Dirk t’Larien to Worlorn, and a love he thinks he lost. But Worlorn isn’t the world Dirk imagined, and Gwen Delvano is no longer the woman he once knew. She is bound to another man, and to a dying planet that is trapped in twilight. Gwen needs Dirk’s protection, and he will do anything to keep her safe, even if it means challenging the barbaric man who has claimed her. But an impenetrable veil of secrecy surrounds them all, and it’s becoming impossible for Dirk to distinguish between his allies and his enemies. In this dangerous triangle, one is hurtling toward escape, another toward revenge, and the last toward a brutal, untimely demise.

O Dragão de Gelo

George R.R. Martin

O dragão de gelo era uma criatura lendária e temida, pois nenhum homem jamais havia domado um. Quando sobrevoava o mundo, deixava um rastro de frio desolador e terras congeladas. Mas Adara não tinha medo. Pois Adara era uma criança do inverno, nascida durante o frio mais intenso de que alguém tinha memória. Adara não se lembrava de quando viu o dragão de gelo pela primeira vez. Parecia que a criatura sempre estivera em sua vida, avistada de longe enquanto ela brincava na neve gelada durante muito tempo depois de as outras crianças terem fugido do frio. Aos quatro anos ela o tocou, e aos cinco montou no dorso imenso e gelado do dragão pela primeira vez. Então, aos sete anos, em um dia calmo de verão, dragões de fogo vindos do norte desceram sobre a fazenda pacífica que era o lar de Adara. E apenas uma criança do inverno – e o dragão de gelo que a amava – poderiam salvar o seu mundo da completa destruição. O dragão de gelo marca a muito esperada estreia na literatura infantil de George R. R. Martin, o premiado autor da série As Crônicas de Gelo e Fogo, e se passa no mesmo mundo. Com ilustrações fantásticas do aclamado artista Luis Royo, O dragão de gelo é uma história inesquecível de coragem, amor e sacrifício, escrita por um dos autores de fantasia mais celebrados de todos os tempos.

Feu et sang - Partie 2 (House of the Dragon) (Feu et sang (House of the Dragon)) (French Edition)

George R.R. Martin

« Puis Viserys de la maison Targaryen, premier du nom, roi des Andals, des Rhoynars et des Premiers Hommes, seigneur des Sept Couronnes et Protecteur du Royaume, ferma les yeux et s’endormit. Il ne s’éveilla jamais. Il avait cinquante-deux ans et avait régné sur la plus grande part de Westeros pendant vingt-six ans. Alors la tempête éclata et les dragons se mirent à danser. » Trois cents ans avant les événements du Trône de Fer, Feu et sang raconte l’unification des sept royaumes.

Η σκιά του κυνηγού

George R.R. Martin

Για να γλιτώσει από τη φτώχεια και τη μιζέρια, ο Ραμόν Εσπέχο επιβιβάζεται σε ένα από τα μεγάλα διαστημόπλοια των παράξενων και αποκρουστικών Ινάι και φεύγει οριστικά από τη Γη. Αλλά η ζωή που βρίσκει στον μακρινό πλανήτη Σάο Πάουλο δεν είναι καλύτερη από εκείνη που εγκατέλειψε. Έπειτα, μια νύχτα, ο θυμός του και το πολύ αλκοόλ παίρνουν το πάνω χέρι. Η βίαιη κατάληξη τον αναγκάζει να δραπετεύσει στις ερημιές του ανεξερεύνητου βορρά. Επιτέλους ολομόναχος –μακριά από τη θορυβώδη, αποπνικτική ανθρώπινη κυψέλη που τη σιχαίνεται σε βαθμό αντικοινωνικής μανίας– ο άτυχος Ραμόν, κατ’ επάγγελμα ανιχνευτής κοιτασμάτων, μπορεί τώρα να ψάξει ελεύθερα για τη μεγάλη φλέβα που θα τον κάνει πλούσιο. Αλλά, αντί για φλέβα, ανακαλύπτει τυχαία μια άγνωστη υπερεξελιγμένη φυλή εξωγήινων πλασμάτων: απελπισμένοι φυγάδες, όπως αυτός, που ζουν κρυμμένοι σε έναν δικό τους κόσμο. Κάτοχος ξαφνικά ενός ισχυρού επικίνδυνου μυστικού και εγκλωβισμένος σε ένα απίθανο ανθρωποκυνηγητό στις ερημιές ενός απρόβλεπτου και εχθρικού πλανήτη, ο Ραμόν πρέπει πρώτα να δραπετεύσει… κι έπειτα, με κάποιον τρόπο, να επιζήσει. Και ο πιο θανάσιμος εχθρός είναι ο εαυτός του.

Intrigues à Port-Réal (Le trône de fer, #6)

George R.R. Martin

Le jeune et inconséquent roi Joffrey semble bien installé sur le trône de fer. L'usurpateur Baratheon est mort, l'armée de son frère Stannis a été défaite devant Port-Réal et le souverain Robb se retrouve dépossédé de ses propres terres. Joffrey n'a pourtant participé à aucune bataille. Il doit ces succès au courage de son oncle Tyrion et à la ruse de son grand-père Tywin. C'est un roi velléitaire, lâche et cruel qui s'apprête donc à régner sur les Sept Couronnes. Toutes les forces en présence n'ont cependant pas dit leur dernier mot. Là où les épées n'ont pu l'emporter, la puissance de la magie réussira-t-elle ?

L'invincible forteresse (Le trône de fer, #5)

George R.R. Martin

Le dénouement est proche. Car il ne reste que deux prétendants au trône des Sept Couronnes : Joffrey, le héraut du clan des Lannister, retranché à Port-Réal, et Stannis Baratheon, qui a masse ses navires aux abords de la capitale en vue de l'assaut final. Celui qui s'en rendra maître deviendra le véritable souverain du royaume. Il revient à Tyrion Lannister, le " Lutin " Haï de tous - aussi bien de ses ennemis que de ses allies - de préparer activement la défense de l'invincible forteresse. Pour cela, il a élabore un plan machiavélique afin de défaire le seigneur de Peyredragon et ses troupes. Un plan que seul son cerveau démoniaque et sa volonté de fer peuvent mettre en oeuvre...

Une danse avec les dragons (Le trône de fer, #15)

George R.R. Martin

Daenerys a eu beau se plier à toutes les exigences du peuple de Meereen, rien n'y fait : la paix précaire risque à tout moment de dégénérer en un siège sanglant. D'autant plus que la jument pâle, cette peste incurable, continue de faire des ravages aux portes de la ville. Yezzan zo Qaggaz, le maître de Tyrion, figure parmi les dernières victimes en date. Le malheur des uns faisant le bonheur des autres, le nain y voit une occasion unique de prendre la poudre d'escampette. Pendant ce temps, au Nord, les portes de Winterfell demeurent obstinément closes, tandis que la forteresse disparaît peu à peu sous un épais manteau de neige. Ses remparts servent-ils à protéger ses occupants de l'assaut de moins en moins probable des troupes de Stannis Baratheon, ou à sceller leur tombeau ?

Les dragons de Meereen (Le trône de fer, #14)

George R.R. Martin

Stannis Baratheon parti à la reconquête de Winterfell, Jon Snow garde la maîtrise du Mur à lui seul. Au même moment, à Meereen, le blocus du port par les esclavagistes se poursuit car Daenerys ne se décide pas à envoyer ses dragons pour rétablir l'ordre. Et l'enquête visant à identifier les tueurs qui sévissent dans les sphères dominantes ne trouve pas non plus d'issue.

Le bûcher d’un roi (Le trône de fer, #13)

George R.R. Martin

Le destin des Sept Royaumes est sur le point de basculer. A l'Est, Daenerys, dernière descendante de la Maison Targaryen, secondée par ses terrifiants dragons arrivés à maturité, règne sur une cité de mort et de poussière, entourée d'ennemis. Mais alors que certains voudraient la voir passer de vie à trépas, d'autres entendent rallier sa cause, tel Tyrion Lannister, le Lutin, dont la tête vaut de l'or depuis qu'il s'est rendu coupable du meurtre de son père, Tywin. Au Nord, où se dresse l'immense Mur de glace et de pierre qui garde la frontière septentrionale des Royaumes, Jon Snow, le bâtard de feu Eddard Stark, a été élu 998e Commandant en chef de la Garde de Nuit, mais ses adversaires se dissimulent des deux côtés du Mur, y compris parmi les troupes de Stannis Baratheon qui ont élu domicile dans ces contrées glacées...

Les sables de Dorne (Le trône de fer, #11)

George R.R. Martin

Le royaume de Sept Couronnes sombre dans la guerre civile. L'assassin présumé de lord Tywin Lannister, le nain Tyrion, est en fuite, et la rumeur de la mort de lord Jast et des Freys se répand. A Braavos, Arya se prépare à son initiation de servante du dieu Multiface, pendant que les états généraux de la royauté tournent à l'affrontement...

La loi du régicide (Le trône de fer, #9)

George R.R. Martin

Les sept couronnes, désolées et exsangues, où la menace est partout, sont enfin réunies sous une même bannière : celle du roi Stannis Baratheon. Dans le nord, le mur est assailli ; les sauvageons attaquent en force. S'ils le franchissent, les forces de l'hiver balaieront tout sur leur passage. Face aux innombrables dangers se tient pourtant la garde de nuit, dernier rempart contre le froid et la mort, fidèle au poste mais tellement diminuée : il n reste qu'une poignée d'hommes fatigués, désabusés, et Jon, le bâtard des Stark. Tandis que, dans la tourmente, le nain Tyrion, seul contre tous, essaie de se disculper d'un régicide qu'il n'a pas commis...

L'épée de feu (Le trône de fer, #7)

George R.R. Martin

Les sept couronnes sont exsangues. Le royaume panse ses plaies. Les guerres ont vidé les campagnes, les épidémies ont ruiné les récoltes et les pillards écument les terres dévastées. Pourtant il y a toujours autant de prétendants qui briguent la couronne : chacun dans son repaire échafaude des stratégies. Les Lannister multiplient les alliances fragiles, Stannis Baratheon se réfugie toujours davantage dans le culte de R'hllor, le maître de la lumière, et Robb Stark soupire après son fief en lambeaux. Mais d'autres ennemis se massent aux frontières, loin dans le nord. Et, pendant que les puissants avancent leurs pions, les faibles tentent de survivre...

Les noces pourpres (Le trône de fer, #8)

George R.R. Martin

Le temps des batailles est révolu ; le fier royaume des sept couronnes n'est plus qu'un champ de ruines. Les quelques prétendants qui s'opposent encore nouent alliances et accords par des mariages arrangés et sans amour. Seuls les plus subtils et les plus retors l'emporteront... car quand l'épée échoue, la trahison prend le relais. Et pendant ce temps, par-delà les mers, loin dans les terres brûlées, Daenerys, dernière descendante de la lignée des Targaryen, conquiert un gigantesque empire pour restaurer l'antique puissance de Valyria et de ses dragons...

Il drago di ghiaccio

George R.R. Martin

Adara è una bambina di sette anni, ha sempre vissuto un'esistenza isolata. Presa in giro da tutti, ignorata dalla sua stessa famiglia. Come unico amico un drago di ghiaccio, una leggendaria creatura di quelle terre, che tutti temono, tranne lei. Adara non ricordava quando aveva visto il drago per la prima volta, sembrava avesse sempre fatto parte della sua vita. Ma in una quieta mattina estiva l'arrivo dei draghi di fuoco, venuti per annientare le pacifiche terre dei cittadini, mette fine all'isolamento di Adara. Lei e il suo drago sono l'unica speranza di salvezza.

A Song of Ice and Fire, 5 Book Set Series: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance with Dragons

George R.R. Martin

For the first time, all five novels in the epic fantasy series that inspired HBO’s Game of Thrones are together in one boxed set. An immersive entertainment experience unlike any other, A Song of Ice and Fire has earned George R. R. Martin—dubbed "the American Tolkien” by Time magazine—international acclaim and millions of loyal readers. Now here is the entire monumental cycle: A GAME OF THRONES A CLASH OF KINGS A STORM OF SWORDS A FEAST FOR CROWS A DANCE WITH DRAGONS Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King’s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert’s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse—unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen’s brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister—the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki—whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.

Kampen om järntronen (Sagan om is och eld, #1)

George R.R. Martin

I en svunnen tid inträffade en våldsam klimatförändring. Somrarna varar i decennier och följs av vintrar långa som en livstid. Längst upp i Norden ligger muren av is, ständigt bevakad av brödraskapet som vigt sitt liv åt uppgiften att skydda de sju konungarikena mot vålnader, kyla och okända faror. Men kusliga händelser vid muren förebådar en framtid av oro och krig. Robert Baratheon och Eddard Stark befriade en gång i tiden de sju konungarikena från den galne draklorden Aerys och det blev Robert som besteg järntronen medan Eddard drog sig tillbaka till sitt Vinterhed. Efter en lång tid av fred samlar sig kung Roberts fiender både i Norden och i Södern. Hans närmaste rådgivare har dött under mystiska omständigheter och till och med hans egen drottning smider i hemlighet onda planer. Kung Robert ber Eddard Stark om hjälp och Eddard och hans familj dras obönhörligt in i maktspelet kring de sju konungarikena. Intrigerna och maktkampen vid hovet leder till ett regelrätt krig mellan olika ätter och deras lorder. Men det största hotet mot kung Robert är den mördade draklordens två barn, en son och en dotter som nu har vuxit upp. De lever i exil och har fått en fristad hos hövdingen över Dothrakiens grässlätter. Med hjälp av hövdingen och hans fyrtiotusen krigare ska så småningom en ättling av drakens blod åter sitta på järntronen. HBO har skapat teveserien "Game of Thrones", baserat på Martins böcker, och den har blivit en stor succé världen över.

Fire and Blood: A History of the Targaryen Kings from Aegon the Conqueror to Aegon III as scribed by Archmaester Gyldayn (A Targaryen History; A Song of Ice and Fire)

George R.R. Martin

Set 300 years before the events in A Song of Ice and Fire, Fire and Blood is the definitive history of the Targaryens in Westeros as told by Archmaester Gyldayn, and chronicles the conquest that united the Seven Kingdoms under Targaryen rule through the Dance of the Dragons: the Targaryen civil war that nearly ended their dynasty forever. The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work by the author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO’s Game of Thrones. With all the fire and fury fans have come to expect from internationally best-selling author George R.R. Martin, this is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros. Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen – the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria – took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire and Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart. What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why did it become so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What is the origin of Daenerys’s three dragon eggs? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel and featuring more than eighty all-new black-and-white illustrations by artist Doug Wheatley. Readers have glimpsed small parts of this narrative in such volumes as The World of Ice & Fire but now, for the first time, the full tapestry of Targaryen history is revealed. With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire and Blood is the ultimate game of thrones, giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic, often bloody, and always fascinating history of Westeros.