Dreamsongs, Volume I

Author(s): George R R Martin

Fantasy Science Fiction Horror

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"
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"I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers."--Robert Jordan

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George R.R. Martin sold his first story in 1971 and has been writing professionally since then. He spent ten years in Hollywood as a writer-producer, working on "The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, " and various feature films and television pilots that were never made. In the mid '90s he returned to prose, his first love, and began work on his epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. He has been in the Seven Kingdoms ever since. Whenever he's allowed to leave, he returns to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he lives with the lovely Parris, and two cats named Augustus and Caligula, who think they run the place.

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  • : 9780553385687
  • : Random House USA Inc
  • : Random House Inc
  • : 0.694
  • : 235mm X 162mm X 38mm
  • : United States
  • : books

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  • : 683
  • : 813.54
  • : Paperback / softback
  • : George R R Martin