Dans un Moyen Âge indéterminé quant à l'époque et à la géographie, un récit épique et chevaleresque dont les exploits se sont mérités le prix Locus 1997. [SDM]
L'intégrale 5
Le volume 5 de l'intégrale du Trône de fer clôt provisoirement un chapitre important de cette saga désormais célèbre dans le monde entier grâce à la magnifique série télévisée qui a battu des records historiques d'audience.
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 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. Le donjon rouge. La bataille des rois
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...
Tyrion Lannister, membre éminent de la famille régnant sur Westeros, n'aurait jamais imaginé en être un jour réduit à jouer les bouffons. Capturé par des esclavagistes lors de la traversée qui devait l'amener à Meereen, puis vendu à un riche marchand, il doit apprendre à maîtriser l'art difficile de la joute à dos de cochon pour assurer sa propre survie. Mais peu importe la manière, seul compte le résultat : s'il faut en passer par là pour attirer l'attention de Daenerys Targaryen, qui a rétabli la paix dans sa cité en épousant Hizdahr zo Loraq et rouvert les arènes de combat, ainsi soit-il. Au moins a-t-il réussi à garder la tête sur les épaules, une prouesse dont ne peuvent se targuer tous les nains du royaume. 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 occupants, victimes d'un mystérieux tueur en série, finissent par se demander si les remparts servent à les protéger de l'assaut de moins en moins probable des troupes de Stannis Baratheon ou à sceller leur tombeau. Car l'Hiver n'a jamais été si proche...
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 à cet engrenage infernal alors qu'au-delà des mers, une armée s'assemble pour fondre sur le royaume ?
L'Ombre Malefique
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...
A présent que Stannis Baratheon est parti reprendre Winterfell aux Bolton pour s'assurer la domination du Nord, Jon Snow est redevenu le seul maître du Mur. Cependant, le roi autoproclamé a laissé sur place Mélisandre, la prêtresse rouge, qui semble décidée à apporter son aide au bâtard. Les flammes lui révèlent l'avenir, mais quel avenir ? A Meereen, la situation s'enlise : le blocus du port par les esclavagistes ne semble pas vouloir prendre fin, et Daenerys refuse d'envoyer ses dragons y mettre un terme flamboyant. L'enquête visant à démasquer les Fils de la Harpie, coupables des meurtres qui ensanglantent le pouvoir, piétine elle aussi. Seul un mariage pourrait dénouer la situation, mais les prétendants sont nombreux et les conséquences hasardeuses. Quant aux Lannister, ils vont devoir attendre encore un peu avant de pouvoir décoller la tête de leur lutin de frère : le ravisseur de Tyrion a de tout autres projets pour ce dernier... L'immense saga de George R-R Martin se poursuit pour le plus grand bonheur de ses fans, toujours plus nombreux depuis l'adaptation de son oeuvre fleuve à la télévision.
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...
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 œuvre...
Une danse avec les dragons 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 ?
Qu'il joute ou qu'il guerroie, le chevalier errant n'a d'autres attaches que celles de son coeur, d'autre code que celui de l'honneur. Il loue ses services aux causes les plus nobles et prend la défense des opprimés. Une ligne de conduite qu'à toujours suivie ser Arlan de l'Arbre-sous, et qu'il s'est efforcé d'inculquer à son écuyer, Dunk. Mais la rencontre de ce dernier avec un étrange garçon, qui se fait appeler l'Oeuf et qui va devenir son écuyer, changera à jamais son destin. Car celui-ci, Aegon de son vrai nom, appartient à la lignée royale... Tous deux vont partager des aventures trépidantes et lourdes de conséquences... Quatre-vingt-dix ans avant les événements du Trône de Fer, George R.R. Martin nous introduit dans ce monde extraordinaire qui lui a assuré un succès mondial.
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...
" « 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"--Résumé de l'éditeur, Partie I
Le progrès nous a ouvert le chemin des étoiles, et plus rien ne sera jamais comme avant. Mais tandis que l'humanité poursuit son expansion, l'Homme reste seul face à son propre vide. Lya, télépathe envoyée sur Ch'kéa pour enquêter sur un mystérieux culte local, est assaillie par le doute : l'Union des esprits prônée par les Ch'kéens pourrait-elle être la bonne réponse ? Quelque part en orbite autour de Cerbère, un individu a quitté la Terre pour mener une vie de reclus au milieu des étoiles. Pour combien de temps ? Manipulateur de cadavres, combattant des Forces expéditionnaires terriennes ou collectionneur passionné, pour chacun l'heure du choix a sonné.
Avec ce 1er tome, Le Trône de fer, George R.R. Martin et Daniel Abraham nous proposent l'adaptation en BD de A Game of Thrones, le plus grand succès de la fantasy depuis ces quinze dernières années ! Sur le continent de Westeros, dans un monde médiéval où la magie et les créatures légendaires auraient disparu, les familles Baratheon, Stark et Targaryen s'engagent dans une lutte sans merci pour le trône. Dans la province du Nord, des signes annoncent l'arrivée de l'hiver tant redouté, et, pire, il semble que des monstres légendaires se réveillent... Le Trône de fer est le 1er volet de l'adaptation en bande dessinée de A Game of Thrones, un roman et une série télé de medieval fantasy au succès mondial !
"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.
Quatre-vingt-dix ans avant les péripéties du "Trône de Fer", Aegon, de la lignée royale, surnommé l'Œuf, court les routes incognito comme écuyer d'un chevalier errant, Dunk. Au hasard des chemins, le duo se voit convié par le fringant Jehan le Ménétrier à participer à un tournoi richement doté qui sera le clou des noces de lord Beurpuits. Au champion ira le grand prix, un inestimable œuf de dragon. Mais il apparaît bientôt que les noces et le tournoi sont un nid d'intrigues et d'ambitions, petites et grandes, et qu'une prophétie annonce de grands événements. De fait, après la rébellion, les partisans de Daemon Feunoyr, qui a chassé quelques années plus tôt la fine fleur des chevaliers en exil de l'autre côté de la mer, fomentent une nouvelle conspiration. Certains souhaitent déposer le souverain légitime pour installer leur propre prétendant. A leur corps défendant, Dunk et l'Œuf se retrouvent au cœur du complot. (4e de couv.)
Il fût un temps où cette ville était au centre du monde. Un temps où sa puissance se nourrissait du sang et du fer. Mais aujourd'hui elle n'est plus que rouille et elle attend la ruine. C'est un territoire parfait pour Willie Flambeaux et Randi Wade. Lui est agent de recouvrement, elle, détective. Mais lorsqu'une série de meurtres particulièrement atroces ensanglante cette ville qu'ils croyaient si bien connaître, ce n'est plus dans dans le labyrinthe des rues qu'ils auront à mener l'enquête, mais dans les recoins les plus sombres de leurs propres passés. Là où se cachent leurs plus grandes peurs.
La bataille des rois
Dans cette anthologie, George R R Martin a convoqué les plus belles plumes féminines de la scène imaginaire. Cet ensemble de nouvelles célèbre les femmes : mères de famille ou séductrices, princesses ou roturières, innocentes ou coupables, riches héritières ou pilotes émérites, toutes ces héroïnes ont un incroyable destin qui ne demande qu'à s'accomplir !
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
The kingdom of the royal Stark family faces its ultimate challenge in the onset of a generation-long winter, the poisonous plots of the rival Lannisters, the emergence of the Neverborn demons, and the arrival of barbarian hordes.
As the Seven Kingdoms face a generation-long winter, the royal Stark family confronts the poisonous plots of the rival Lannisters, the emergence of the Neverborn demons, the arrival of barbarian hordes, and other threats.
As the Seven Kingdoms face a generation-long winter, the royal Stark family confronts the poisonous plots of the rival Lannisters, the emergence of the Neverborn demons, the arrival of barbarian hordes, and other threats
Features lavish illustrations by such artists as Jim Burns, John Howe, Ted Nasmith, Steve Stone, Charles Vess, Stephen Youll and many others. All of the illustrations are from book covers, special editions, comic books, board and card games, concept art, and fan art personally selected by George Martin.
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 DANCE WITH DRAGONS: AFTER THE FEAST is the SECOND part of the fifth volume in the series.
In this third volume of the epic series, the Seven Kingdoms are engulfed in turmoil as three contenders vie for the throne. Robb Stark defends his nascent kingdom against the Greyjoys, while Winterfell lies in ruins. Jon Snow faces an escalating threat beyond the Wall, and Daenerys Stormborn, with her growing dragon allies, seeks to reclaim her birthright. Joffrey Lannister, the uneasy ruler on the Iron Throne, contends with his rival, Lord Stannis, who is defeated and under the spell of a jealous sorceress. Meanwhile, Robb Stark rules the North from Riverrun, plotting against the Lannisters, who hold his sister hostage in King's Landing. As Daenerys traverses a war-torn continent, the stakes rise with the arrival of a barbaric wildling army, led by a horde of mythical Others—an unstoppable force of the living dead. As these opposing forces prepare for an epic confrontation, the fate of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance, setting the stage for a monumental clash of power and survival. The land is poised for a cataclysmic storm of swords, where no one will rest until the final outcome is determined.
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
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.
The third volume in George R.R. Martin's superb and highly acclaimed epic fantasy A Song of Ice and Fire continues the richest, most exotic and mesmerising saga since The Lord of the Rings.
La 4ème de couverture indique : Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King's Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne. 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. But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is 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 Game of Thrones; A Clash of Kings; A Storm of Swords; A Feast for Crows
George R.R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE -- the story so far. The greatest epic work of the modern age is now available in a collectible box set. Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast.
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, this is a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens.
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
The kingdom of the Stark family faces its ultimate challenge in the onset of a generation-long winter, the poisonous plots of the rival Lannisters, the emergence of the Neverborn demons, and the arrival of barbarian hordes.
The Seven Kingdoms are engulfed in turmoil as three contenders vie for the throne. Robb Stark defends his kingdom against the Greyjoys, while Winterfell lies in ruins. Jon Snow faces an escalating threat beyond the Wall, and Daenerys Stormborn, with her dragons, continues to gain strength. This third volume in the series showcases a rich tapestry of magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure, solidifying its status as a modern fantasy masterpiece. Amidst the chaos, one contender is dead, another is in disfavor, yet the wars rage on with shifting alliances. Joffrey Lannister sits uneasily on the Iron Throne, while his rival, Lord Stannis, suffers defeat at the hands of a jealous sorceress. Young Robb Stark rules the North from Riverrun, plotting against the Lannisters, who hold his sister hostage in King's Landing. Meanwhile, Daenerys, the exiled queen, traverses a blood-soaked continent with her three remaining dragons. As forces clash for a decisive battle, an army of wildlings emerges, led by a horde of mythical Others—supernatural beings whose animated corpses pose an unstoppable threat. With the fate of the realm at stake, the Seven Kingdoms are on the brink of a cataclysmic storm of swords.
A series of maps to illustrating the lands and cities of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.
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
For the first time, all five novels in the epic fantasy series that inspired HBO’s Game of Thrones are available in one eBook bundle. This collection presents the monumental cycle, showcasing George R. R. Martin's acclaimed storytelling that has captivated millions. The bundle includes: A GAME OF THRONES, A CLASH OF KINGS, A STORM OF SWORDS, A FEAST OF CROWS, and A DANCE WITH DRAGONS. Set in a world where winter is a looming threat, the story begins in the North with House Stark, led by Eddard Stark of Winterfell. His family, including his wife Catelyn, sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon, daughters Sansa and Arya, and his bastard son Jon Snow, live in relative peace. However, danger lurks beyond the Wall, where savage Wildlings and mythical creatures await. A more pressing concern arises with the mysterious death of Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, prompting King Robert Baratheon to travel north to Winterfell with his cold queen Cersei, their cruel son Joffrey, and the cunning Lannister brothers, Jaime and Tyrion. Their arrival sets the stage for a fateful encounter that will alter the fate of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys of the exiled House Targaryen plots to reclaim the throne, leveraging his innocent sister Daenerys to secure the loyalty of the fierce Dothraki.
This book set encompasses the first six volumes of George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy series, which unfolds in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, a realm marked by political intrigue, warfare, and the struggle for power among noble families. Central to the narrative are key figures such as Eddard Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell; Daenerys Targaryen, the exiled princess with a claim to the throne; and Tyrion Lannister, the witty and shrewd member of the wealthy Lannister family. The series explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, honor, and the moral complexities of leadership. As the story progresses, readers encounter a richly developed world filled with dragons, mythical creatures, and the looming threat of the White Walkers, challenging the characters' ambitions and alliances. The intricate plotlines and character arcs provide a deep exploration of human nature and the consequences of power.
This concluding volume presents a full-color graphic novel adaptation of the second installment in George R. R. Martin's acclaimed Song of Ice and Fire series. It captures the intricate plot and rich character development that fans have come to love, bringing to life the epic battles and political intrigue that define the narrative. As the saga unfolds, readers are immersed in a visually stunning interpretation that enhances the original story, making it a must-read for both fans of the series and newcomers alike.
New threats emerge to endanger the future of the Seven Kingdoms, as Daenerys Targaryen, ruling in the East, fights off a multitude of enemies, while Jon Snow, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, faces his foes both in the Watch and beyond the great Wall of ice and stone.
Three Kings is the next anthology in George R. R. Martin's ongoing Wild Cards alternate-history series. In the aftermath of World War II, the Earth’s population was devastated by an alien virus. Those who survived were changed forever. Some, known as jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical mutations; others, granted superhuman abilities, became the lucky few known as aces. Queen Margaret, who came to the English throne after the death of her sister Elizabeth, now lies on her death-bed. Summoning the joker ace Alan Turing, she urges him to seek the true heir: Elizabeth's lost son. He was rumored to have died as a baby but, having been born a joker, was sent into hiding. Margaret dies and her elder son Henry becomes king and at once declares he wants to make England an "Anglo-Saxon country" and suggests jokers be sent "to the moon." Dangerous tensions begin to tear the country apart. The Twisted Fists—an organization of jokers led by the Green Man—are becoming more militant. And Babh, goddess of war, sees opportunities to sow strife and reap blood...
WARRIORS is the first of three mass-market paperback volumes of a 250,000-word anthology of never-before-published stories from today's top writers about war and warriors, past, present, and future.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The perfect gift for fans of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO's Game of Thrones, this one-of-a-kind adult coloring book features forty-five exclusive illustrations! ALL MEN MUST DRAW In a world where weddings are red, fire is green, and debts are paid in gold, countless images leap off the page thanks to the eye-popping intricacy of the vivid settings and details. Now, for the first time, fans of this blockbuster saga can fill in the blanks and marvel as this meticulously imagined universe comes to life, one sword, sigil, and castle at a time. With dozens of stunning original black-and-white illustrations from world-renowned illustrators Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, Tomislav Tomic, Adam Stower, and Levi Pinfold, this unique collector's item expands the reach of an international phenomenon with flying colors
Edited by bestselling author George R. R. Martin, in the next Wild Cards adventure we follow John Fortune, son of two of the most powerful and popular Aces the world has ever seen. In Death Draws Five, John Fortune's card has finally turned. He's an Ace! And proud of it . . . except that his new powers put him on a collision course with enemies he never knew he had. Is he the new messiah? Or the Anti-Christ? Or is he just a kid who's in over his head and about to drown? It's really quite simple. Mr. Nobody wants to do his job. The Midnight Angel wants to serve her Lord. Billy Ray, dying from boredom, wants some action. John Nighthawk wants to uncover the awful secret behind his mysterious power. Fortunato wants to rescue his son from the clutches of a cryptic Vatican office. John Fortune just wants to catch Siegfried and Ralph's famous Vegas review. The problem is that all roads, whether they start in Turin, Italy, Las Vegas, Hokkaido, Japan, Jokertown, Snake Hill, the Short Cut, or Yazoo City, Mississippi, lead to Leo Barnett's Peaceable Kingdom, where the difference between the Apocalypse and Peace on Earth is as thin as a razor's edge and where Death himself awaits the final, terrible turn of the card.
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 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.
"This is the comprehensive guide to all things Game of Thrones and beyond. From the prehistory to the coming of the First Men, through the reign of the Targaryen kings and Robert's Rebellion, this guide--co-written by George R.R. Martin and the immensely knowledgeable founders and keepers of the www.westeros.org site--will tell series readers old and new all they might want to know about the history and culture of Westeros and the lands beyond the Narrow Sea--a tapestry of all new history that George has invented solely for this volume"--
This illustrated volume is a comprehensive history of the Seven Kingdoms, providing vividly constructed accounts of the epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead to the events of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and HBO's Game of Thrones.
Now, for the first time, the best of the Locus Awards for short fiction are gathered in one volume. Spanning the absolute finest in science fiction and fantasy short fiction for the last thirty years, this anthology is an indispensable guide to speculative fiction from the classic to the outrageous by the leaders of the field. Contents: The Death of Doctor Island by Gene Wolfe The Day Before the Revolution by Ursula K. Le Guin Jeffty is Five by Harlan Ellison The Persistence of Vision by John Varley The Way of Cross and Dragon by George R.R. Martin Souls by Joanna Russ Bloodchild by Octavia E. Butler The Only Neat Thing to Do by James Tiptree, Jr. Rachel in Love by Pat Murphy The Scalehunter's Beautiful Daughter by Lucius Shepard Bears Discover Fire by Terry Bisson Buffalo by John Kessel Even the Queen by Connie Willis Gone by John Crowley Maneki Neko by Bruce Sterling Border Guards by Greg Egan Hell Is the Absence of God by Ted Chiang October in the Chair by Neil Gaiman
This concluding volume of the graphic novel adaptation brings to life the intricate world of George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy series. It features stunning full-color illustrations that capture the complex characters and intense political intrigue. As alliances shift and battles rage, readers will witness the culmination of key storylines, enhancing the rich narrative of power struggles and survival in a brutal realm. This adaptation is a must-have for fans seeking a visual experience of the beloved saga.
Chrysalis, the glass-skinned queen of the Joker underworld, has been found brutally murdered in her popular restaurant, the Crystal Palace. Now two men are out to find her killer - Jay Ackroyd, the Ace private detective who discovered her ruined body, and the vigilante archer known as The Yeoman, who has been framed for the crime. Their quest leads them on a nightmare journey of madness, violence, passion and intrigue that will forever alter the fate of those who contracted the Wild Card virus. Collaboratively written by George R. R. Martin and John J. Miller, this is both a gripping mystery and a chilling story of suspense.
George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork A Song of Ice and Fire is brought to life in the pages of this full-colour graphic novel. This is the second part of a four-volume adaptation of the second book in the series, A CLASH OF KINGS.
George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork is brought to life in the pages of these full-colour graphic novels.
The mega-bestseller A Game of Thrones now has a new format--the graphic novel. This is the second volume of the graphic adaptation, compiling issues 7-12 of the 24-issue comic run, which renowned comic publisher Dynamite will be producing in close conjunction with Random House.
Book One of the Card Shark Triad
An arson investigator uncovers a conspiracy linked to a devastating church fire that claimed many lives in Jokertown, a community affected by an alien virus. In a world where some gain superpowers and others face horrific mutations, Hannah Davis must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with powerful government figures indifferent to the plight of jokers. As she delves deeper into the Card Sharks conspiracy, she learns about the virus's origins and races against time to expose the truth and protect those impacted by the virus.
Exploring beloved universes created by Roger Zelazny, this anthology offers a collection of stories that evoke nostalgia and familiarity. Readers will encounter narratives set in iconic realms such as Lord of Light and Jack of Shadows, featuring characters and themes that resonate with Zelazny's unique style. This tribute not only celebrates his legacy but also invites fans to reconnect with cherished worlds and figures, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of his work.
George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork A Song of Ice and Fire is brought to life in the pages of this full-colour graphic novel. This is the third part of a four-volume adaptation of the second book in the series, A Clash of Kings.
Travel on a journey of intrigue and adventure in this collaborative novel edited by No,1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin and written by five of science fiction's most imaginative talents: Stephen Leigh, Victor Milan, Walton Simons, Melinda M. Snodgrass, and Walter Jon Williams.
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An anthology prepared in tribute to the career of Jack Vance features original tales inspired by "The Dying Earth" and includes contributions by such genre masters as Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, and Robert Silverberg.
The perfect gift for fans of George R. R. Martin’s A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE and HBO’s GAME OF THRONES, this one-of-a-kind colouring book features more than forty-five exclusive illustrations! ALL MEN MUST DRAW In a world where weddings are red, fire is green, and debts are paid in gold, countless images leap off the page (or the screen) thanks to the eye-popping intricacy of the vivid settings and details. Now, for the first time, fans of this blockbuster saga can fill in the blanks and marvel as this meticulously imagined universe comes to life, one sword, sigil, and castle at a time. With dozens of stunning original black-and-white illustrations from world-renowned illustrators Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, Tomislav Tomic, Adam Stower, and Levi Pinfold, this unique collector’s item expands the reach of an international phenomenon with flying colours. Illustrated by Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, Tomislav Tomic, Adam Stower, Levi Pinfold
Book five of the original Wild Cards series, now in trade paperback
"In this revised collection of classic Wild Cards stories, the spotlight is on the most unusual Wild Cards of them all--the Deuces, or people with minor superpowers. In Deuces Down, iconic celebrities and landmark events are seen in a whole new light, such as John Jos. Miller's exciting 1969 World Series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Brooklyn Dodgers; Michael Cassutt's first moon landing, when the world wasn't watching; Walter Simons' Great New York City Blackout of 1977; and Melinda M. Snodgrass's account of Grace Kelly's mysterious disappearance during the filming of The French Lieutenant's Woman. Deuces Down also features brand-new stories from Carrie Vaughn, Mary Anne Mohanraj, and Caroline Spector"--Provided by publisher
A young squire intends to reinvent himself as a hedge knight after his master's death, but the path to knighthood sends him down a dangerous road.
Dunk the Tall and Egg enter Standfast, a region beset by drought. The battle over the water from the only stream leads to animosity between Ser Eustace and Lady Rohanne, the Red Widow.
The kingdom of the Stark family faces its ultimate challenge in the onset of a generation-long winter, the poisonous plots of the rival Lannisters, the emergence of the Neverborn demons, and the arrival of barbarian hordes.
A full-color graphic novel edition of The Mystery Knight, one of the thrilling Dunk and Egg novellas from George R. R. Martin's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and a prequel of sorts to A Game of Thrones Every wedding needs a singer, and every tourney needs a mystery knight. Westeros is eerily peaceful. King Aerys I sits on the Iron Throne. A ravaging plague has abated. Yet beneath the surface, tensions linger sixteen years after a failed rebellion. In these restless times, noble hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall-Dunk, to his friends-and his precocious boy squire, Egg, travel the Seven Kingdoms performing chivalrous deeds, though Egg's bloodline must be concealed at all costs. After heading north for Winterfell, Dunk and Egg are lured off the kingsroad by a wedding feast-and an unusually lucrative tournament. The champion jouster will claim a rare trophy indeed: a dragon's egg. Dunk, always better in a melee, would be satisfied with a hot meal, a cup of wine, and a purse full of coins. But a treasonous plot is more likely to hatch before another dragon ever stretches its wings. Someone's on to Egg. And a mystery knight with designs on an even bigger prize soon throws the entire affair into chaos.
A classic novel from George R.R. Martin, author of the hit HBO TV series A GAME OF THRONES Haviland Tuf is an honest space-trader (one of the few), and he likes cats. So how is it that, despite being up against the worst villains in the universe, he has become the proud owner of the last working seedship, pride of Earth's Ecological Engineering Corps? We'll leave that aside for now - just be thankful that the most powerful weapon in space is in good hands, hands which now control cellular material for thousands of outlandish creatures. With his unique equipment and powerful spacecraft, Tuf is set to tackle the myriad problems that human settlers have created during their colonisation of far flung worlds. Hosts of hostile monsters, a population addicted to procreation, a dictator who is willing to unleash plagues to get his own way - and all that stands between the colonists and disaster is Tuf's ingenuity, and his reputation as an honest dealer in a universe of rogues ...
The death of King Robert Baratheon and the imprisonment of his Hand, Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell, has set the great houses of Westeros at one another's throats. In Winterfell, Eddard's eldest son and heir, Robb Stark, has gathered an army and is pushing south, determined to free his father. Along the way, he pledges to marry the daughter of Lord Walder Frey in exchange for a military advantage that allows him to capture Jaime Lannister - a powerful bargaining chip to ensure Lord Eddard's safe release. But it is one thing to capture the Kingslayer and quite another to hold him. Meanwhile, in King's Landing, young King Joffrey has other ideas than an exchange of prisoners. Ignoring the advice of his mother, Queen Cersei, he throws oil on the flames of conflict and ignites a conflagration that seems likely to consume not only the Starks but all of Westeros - unless Tyrion Lannister, the Imp, can bring the mad boy-king to heel. Beyond the Wall, greater dangers are brewing, as a winter as brutal as any in history approaches, bringing with it unnatural creatures out of legend. There, Eddard's bastard, Jon Snow, must decide once and for all where his loyalties lie. And across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen will learn the true measure of grief - and emerge from its fiery depths transformed, hardened, and ready to claim what is hers by right: the Iron Throne
Book Three of the Card Shark Triad
Set in the Wild Cards universe, this novel concludes the Card Shark trilogy, escalating the stakes as a devastating biological weapon threatens global safety. With a gripping narrative that ties together the events of its predecessors, Card Sharks and Marked Cards, it delivers an explosive finale filled with intrigue and high-stakes drama, showcasing the unique blend of superhero and alternate history elements that fans have come to love from the series.
Reclaims the contentious legacy of state socialism in order to build an ecosocialist future
The second volume in a four-part full-color graphic novel adaptation of the second book in George R. R. Martin’s landmark A Song of Ice and Fire series, the inspiration for HBO’s Game of Thrones. As chaos grips Westeros, a flaming red comet continues to burn a crimson path across the sky. Some see this fiery herald as a sign of their impending victory. Others see it as a mark of the blood and terror that will soon engulf this divided kingdom. But one thing is certain: None of the six contenders who seek either the Iron Throne, or the lands their ancestors once held as kings, are willing to back down. And as factions scatter or come together, there are many witnesses to the unrest that is to come. Arya Stark finds herself in the heart of enemy territory at Harrenhal, while her mother is trapped between two brothers battling each other for their dead brother’s throne. In the heart of King’s Landing, Tyrion is busy ferreting out traitors as the Hand of the King, while Jon is beginning to comprehend the lawlessness of life beyond the Wall. New friends arrive in Winterfell for Bran, a forgotten son finds life in the Iron Islands quite different than he remembered, and the Mother of Dragons at last arrives in the fabled city of Qarth. But even as these would-be kings draw their lines of battle, it is the people of Westeros who will most suffer for their ambitions. For when kings clash, it is the commoners who bear the greatest cost.
Rights to develop Wild Cards for TV have been acquired by Universal Cable Productions, the team that brought you The Magicians and Mr. Robot, with the co-editor of Wild Cards, Melinda Snodgrass as executive producer. Pursued by the CIA, the DEA, and the Wild Card mistress of the winds, Mistral, renegade biochemist Mark Meadows uses the three personalities buried in his psyche to outwit his pursuers. Fleeing across Europe and Asia, Mark meets a Vietnam veteran with an astounding plan—to lead an army of jokers in a war of conquest. Caught between jokers who despise him and nationalists who want him dead, Mark must decide whether to unleash his ace powers for a madman’s bloody dream, or to stay true to his peaceful ideals—and die. The Wild Cards series goes into unexplored depths in Wild Cards XII: Turn of the Cards, a standalone novel written by award-winning author Victor Milan and edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin.
George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork A Song of Ice and Fire is brought to life in the pages of this full-colour graphic novel. This is the first part of a four-volume adaptation of the second book in the series, A CLASH OF KINGS.
Queen Visenya rose and stalked from the hall without the king's leave. That aright she mounted Vhagar ,.and returned`to Dragonstone. When her dragon passed before the moon, it turned as red as blood.
