The Rise of the Dragon von George R. R. Martin, Elio M. Garcia Jr., Linda Antonsson
An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty

Kategorie: Bücher
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Verlag: HarperCollins UKVoyager
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN: 9780008557102

'Truly glorious...A book that any collector of fantasy and fantasy artwork should have on their shelves'<br>FORBES

'a must-have collectible for GAME OF THRONES enthusiasts who have been swept up in the rich Targaryen lore of House of the Dragon'<br>COLLIDER

'Gorgeous'<br>IGN

PRAISE FOR FIRE AND BLOOD:

'A masterpiece'<br>SUNDAY TIMES

'An epic take, viewed from soaring heights'<br>DAILY MAIL

'A feast of pure imagination'<br>SFX

'The sheer detail of the richly layered world [Martin] has created is astonishing, with narrative twists and turns aplenty'<br>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'<br>TIME MAGAZINE

'Colossal, staggering...Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome'<br>SFX

'Martin's style is so vivid that you will be hooked within a few pages'<br>THE TIMES

'I always expect the best from George R.R. Martin and he always delivers'<br>ROBERT JORDAN

The history behind 2022's highly anticipated HBO and Sky TV series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON from the internationally bestselling creator of epic fantasy classic GAME OF THRONES

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'sGame of Thronesprequel series,House of the Dragon.

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'sGame of Thronesprequel 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 Dragonchronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin's epicFire&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 seriesHouse of the Dragon,The Rise of the Dragonprovides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros.

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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 HBO's 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.

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