The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty by Georg

Description: The Rise of the Dragon by George R. R. Martin, Elio M Garcia Jr., Linda Antonsson An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This lavish visual history—featuring over 150 new, full-colour illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBOs 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 Valyrias 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. Martins epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryens 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. Author Biography George R.R. Martin is the author of fifteen novels and novellas, including five volumes of A Song of Ice and Fire, several collections of short stories, as well as screenplays for television and feature films. Dubbed the American Tolkien, George R.R. Martin has won numerous awards including the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award. He is an Executive Producer on HBOs Emmy Award-winning Game of Thrones, which is based on his A Song of Ice and Fire series. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Review Truly glorious…A book that any collector of fantasy and fantasy artwork should have on their shelvesFORBESa must-have collectible for GAME OF THRONES enthusiasts who have been swept up in the rich Targaryen lore of House of the DragonCOLLIDERGorgeousIGNPRAISE FOR FIRE AND BLOOD:A masterpieceSUNDAY TIMESAn epic take, viewed from soaring heightsDAILY MAILA feast of pure imaginationSFXThe sheer detail of the richly layered world [Martin] has created is astonishing, with narrative twists and turns aplentySUNDAY EXPRESSPRAISE FOR A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE:Of those who work in the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the bestTIME MAGAZINEColossal, staggering…Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial RomeSFXMartins style is so vivid that you will be hooked within a few pagesTHE TIMESI always expect the best from George R.R. Martin and he always deliversROBERT JORDAN Promotional The history behind 2022s highly anticipated HBO and Sky TV series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON from the internationally bestselling creator of epic fantasy classic GAME OF THRONES Review Quote PRAISE FOR FIRE AND BLOOD: A masterpiece SUNDAY TIMES An epic take, viewed from soaring heights DAILY MAIL A feast of pure imagination SFX The sheer detail of the richly layered world [Martin] has created is astonishing, with narrative twists and turns aplenty SUNDAY EXPRESS PRAISE FOR A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE: Of those who work in the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best TIME MAGAZINE Colossal, staggering...Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome SFX Martins style is so vivid that you will be hooked within a few pages THE TIMES I always expect the best from George R.R. Martin and he always delivers ROBERT JORDAN Promotional "Headline" The history behind 2022s highly anticipated HBO and Sky TV series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON from the internationally bestselling creator of epic fantasy classic GAME OF THRONES Feature The history behind 2022s highly anticipated HBO and Sky TV series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON from the internationally bestselling creator of epic fantasy classic GAME OF THRONES - Returns readers to Westeros and the Seven Kingdoms, the setting of Martins multimillion bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire and the TV phenomenon Game of Thrones - Dives deep into the history of Westeros, charting the rise of the dragon-riding Targaryen kings and explaining how the world of A Game of Thrones came to be - Essential reading for all fans of Martins books and of Game of Thrones - Supported by huge marketing and publicity campaign Competition: lord of the rings;witcher;name of the wind;wheel of time;the way of kings;fifth season;assassins apprentice;first law;lies of locke lamora. J.R.R. Tolkien;terry pratchett;joe abercrombie;brandon sanderson;patrick rothfuss;robert jordan;scott lynch;terry goodkind;robin hobb;peter brett;mark lawrence Details ISBN0008557101 ISBN-10 0008557101 ISBN-13 9780008557102 Author Linda Antonsson Pages 352 Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2022-10-25 NZ Release Date 2022-11-03 AU Release Date 2022-11-03 Format Hardcover Language English Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Subtitle An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty Year 2022 Imprint Voyager Place of Publication London UK Release Date 2022-10-25 Alternative 9780008557119 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160752855;

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