Game of Thrones A Song of Ice and Fire Book 1 by George R R Martin 2002 Paperback-image
Game of Thrones A Song of Ice and Fire Book 1 by George R R Martin 2002 Paperback-image

Game of Thrones A Song of Ice and Fire Book 1 by George R R Martin 2002 Paperback

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Item Height: 1.3 in Series Volume Number: 1 Reviews: "Grabs hold and won't let go. It's brilliant."-Robert Jordan "Reminiscent of T. H. White's The Once and Future King , this novel is an absorbing combination of the mythic, the sweepingly historical, and the intensely personal."- Chicago Sun-Times, "Grabs hold and won't let go. It's brilliant."-Robert Jordan "Reminiscent of T. H. White'sThe Once and Future King, this novel is an absorbing combination of the mythic, the sweepingly historical, and the intensely personal."-Chicago Sun-Times, "Grabs hold and won't let go. It's brilliant." -Robert Jordan "Reminiscent of T. H. White's The Once and Future King, this novel is an absorbing combination of the mythic, the sweepingly historical, and the intensely personal." -Chicago Sun-Times From the Trade Paperback edition., "I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers." --Robert Jordan "Reminiscent of T. H. White's The Once and Future King , this novel is an absorbing combination of the mythic, the sweepingly historical, and the intensely personal." -- Chicago Sun-Times "A vast, rich saga, with splendid characters and an intricate plot flawlessly articulated against a backdrop of real depth and texture." -- Kirkus Reviews "Martin makes a triumphant return to high fantasy . . . [with] superbly developed characters, accomplished prose, and sheer bloodymindedness." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A splendid saga . . . . Inventive and intricately plotted." -- BookPage "Such a splendid tale and such a fantasticorical! I read my eyes out and couldn't stop 'til I finished and it was dawn." --Anne McCaffrey Intended Audience: Trade brand: Random House Worlds Language: English Topic: Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, Action & Adventure, Fantasy / Epic Number of Pages: 720 Pages Publication Year: 2002 ISBN-13: 9780553381689 Book Series: A Song of Ice and Fire Ser. Dewey Decimal: 741.5/973 Format: Trade Paperback TitleLeading: A Author: George R.R. Martin Book Title: Game of Thrones Genre: Fiction Dewey Edition: 23 gtin13: 9780553381689 Item Length: 9.2 in Item Width: 6.1 in ISBN-10: 0553381687 Item Weight: 23.6 Oz Publisher: Random House Worlds Synopsis: NOW THE ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES GAME OF THRONES --THE MASTERPIECE THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENON 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., NOW THE ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES GAME OF THRONES --THE MASTERPIECE THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENON Here is the first book in the landmark series that has redefined imaginative fiction and become a modern masterpiece. A GAME OF THRONES 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 and supernatural forces are massing beyond the kingdom's protective Wall. At the center of the conflict lie the Starks of Winterfell, a family as harsh and unyielding as the land they were born to. Sweeping from a land of brutal cold to a distant summertime kingdom of epicurean plenty, here is a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens. Amid plots and counterplots, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, the fate of the Starks, their allies, and their enemies hangs perilously in the balance, as each endeavors to win that deadliest of conflicts: the game of thrones. A GAME OF THRONES - A CLASH OF KINGS - A STORM OF SWORDS - A FEAST FOR CROWS - A DANCE WITH DRAGONS, NOW THE ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES GAME OF THRONES --THE MASTERPIECE THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENON Here is the first book in the landmark series that has redefined imaginative fiction and become a modern masterpiece. A GAME OF THRONES 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 and supernatural forces are massing beyond the kingdom's protective Wall. At the center of the conflict lie the Starks of Winterfell, a family as harsh and unyielding as the land they were born to. Sweeping from a land of brutal cold to a distant summertime kingdom of epicurean plenty, here is a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens. Amid plots and counterplots, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, the fate of the Starks, their allies, and their enemies hangs perilously in the balance, as each endeavors to win that deadliest of conflicts: the game of thrones. A GAME OF THRONES * A CLASH OF KINGS * A STORM OF SWORDS * A FEAST FOR CROWS * A DANCE WITH DRAGONS

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Title: A Game of Thrones Author: Martin, George R. R. Publisher: Bantam Binding: Paperback Pages: 720 Dimensions: 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.40d Product Weight: 1.5 lbs. Language: English ISBN: 9780553381689 NOW THE ACCLAIMED HBO SERIES GAME OF THRONES--THE MASTERPIECE THAT BECAME A CULTURAL PHENOMENON 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. Ships Fast From The USA! Authorized Dealer

  1. This epic fantasy pulls you into a brutal, mesmerizing world of power struggles, betrayal, and unforgettable characters. Martin's rich storytelling and intricate political intrigue make every page gripping. The vivid world-building and unexpected twists keep you hooked—it’s no wonder this became a global phenomenon. A must-read for any fantasy fan!

    Julia Sh0b2d

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