The Worlds of George RR Martin: The Inspirations Behind Game of Thrones - Couverture rigide

Huddleston, Tom

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0711288526 ISBN 13 : 9780711288522

Editeur : Frances Lincoln, 2024

Synopsis

The master of modern fantasy, the architect of Westeros - George R.R. Martin has redefined the genre.

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

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

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

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

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Tom Huddleston is an author, freelance film & TV journalist and former Q&A host at the Twin Peaks UK Festival. His books include The Worlds of Dune, The Worlds of George R.R. Martin and, for younger readers, the acclaimed FloodWorld trilogy. His first grown-up novel The Cracks publishes in 2026. He has written for publications including Time Out, The Guardian and Little White Lies, and currently lives in London.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The Worlds of George RR Martin is a showcase of the huge variety of influences behind the legendary fantasy writer.

In the many realms of modern fantasy there is only one true King, and his name is George Raymond Richard Martin.

With A Song of Ice and Fire, Martin has created a world on a scale almost unrivalled by any other single writer. Approaching two million words and still evolving, this genuinely epic series of novels, with its deeply interlocking narratives, finely crafted drama and enormou

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Frances Lincoln
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0711288526
• ISBN 13: 9780711288522
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Van Ditmar Boeken, VDB Sales; sales@vanditmar.nl; ; Hondiuslaan 44; Utrecht; 3528 AB; Pays-Bas