Valentine cards from the Seven Kingdoms:
http://blog.chrisbishop.com/post/17554357179/game-of-thrones-valentine-cards
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Yakking It Up
February 13, 2012 at 5:34 pm
For any of you who are not yet tired of hearing me talk, there’s a new interview up on a blog called Feather Factor:
http://www.featherfactor.com/2012/02/interview-with-george-r-r-martin.html
I gather it’s a fashion blog. I’m sure a fashionable guy, donchaknow.
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Sorry, Brazil
February 12, 2012 at 5:05 pm
I was supposed to make an appearance yesterday at a fan festival in Brazil, taking questions from my Brazilian readers via the wonders of the internet.
Well, I did appear, kinda sorta:
Unfortunately, the internet proved less wonderous than promised. We were using Skype, and while everything was working fine on my end, down in Brazil the sound kept cutting in and out. I did get to say hello and field two questions, but I am not sure how much of my answers was actually heard. Every few seconds the proceedings would be halted yet again while they switched to a new computer, tried a new setting, fiddled with some knobs, or whatever.
We finally had to give up, defeated by technology.
Sorry, Brazil. One of these days I will have to try and make it down there in person.
I am sure Vince Gerardis filled in admirably in my electronic absence. None of this GAME OF THRONES stuff would be happening if not for him.
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Tags: convention, the internet
Season Two – the Starks
February 9, 2012 at 2:13 pm
I’ve saved the Starks for last. Scattered through the lands of Westeros, we have
THE LADY OF WINTERFELL
Catelyn Stark played by Michelle Fairley-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE HOSTAGE
Sansa Stark played by Sophie Turner-Helen Sloan/HBO
A STARK IN WINTERFELL
Bran Stark; Hodor played by Issac Hempstead-Wright ; Kristian Nairn-Helen Sloan/HBO
ARRY THE ORPHAN BOY
Arya Stark played by Maisie Williams-Helen Sloan /HBO
And that’s it for now.
Enjoy… and remember… winter is coming, and so is season two. Time to get HBO!
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Season Two – Old Friends
February 9, 2012 at 2:06 pm
And here’s some old friends from season one… the survivors… back for another go.
BLOOD OF THE KRAKEN
Theon Greyjoy played by Alfie Allen- Helen Sloan/HBO
HAND OF THE KING
Tyrion Lannister played by Peter Dinklage-Helen Sloan/HBO
A MAN OF THE NIGHT’S WATCH
Jon Snow played by Kit Harington-Oliver Upton/HBO
One more batch to come.
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Season Two – Two Queens
February 9, 2012 at 1:56 pm
And the second season could hardly be complete without our pair of queens.
THE QUEEN MOTHER
Cersei Lannister played by Lena Headey-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE QUEEN ACROSS THE WATER
Daenerys Targaryen played by Emilia Clarke-Paul Schiraldi/HBO
Daenerys Targaryen played by Emilia Clarke-Helen Sloan/HBO
(Yes, I know you wanted to see Daenerys in her Qartheen gown. You horndogs you. Go take a cold shower at once).
Still more to come…
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Season Two – Four Kings, and a Red Woman
February 9, 2012 at 1:48 pm
And here are some more of the second season stills, just out from HBO.
THE KING ON THE IRON THRONE
Joffrey Baratheon played by Jack Gleeson-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE KING IN THE NORTH
Robb Stark played by Richard Madden-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE KING IN THE NARROW SEA
Mellisandre; Stannis Baratheon played by Carice van Houten; Stephen Dillane -Helen Sloan/HBO
THE KING IN HIGHGARDEN
Renly Baratheon played by Gethin Anthony-Helen Sloan/HBO
Hope you’re liking these as much as I am.
More to come.
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Season Two – First Look
February 9, 2012 at 1:40 pm
My friends at HBO have just released some photos from the second season of GAME OF THRONES, scheduled to premiere on April 1. I thought I’d share them with you.
Here’s a first look at some of our new characters,
LORD REAPER OF PYKE
Balon Greyjoy played by Patrick Malahide-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE MAID OF TARTH
Brienne played by Gwendoline Christie-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE ONION KNIGHT
Davos Seaworth played by Liam Cunningham- Helen Sloan/HBO
More to come…
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Time to Howl
February 9, 2012 at 11:30 am
The team at Mike the Pike Productions, who hold the film option on my World Fantasy Award winning werewolf novella “The Skin Trade,” have put together a new and improved website for the project. All you horror buffs and werewolf groupies out there should go take a look:
http://www.theskintrademovie.com
And while I don’t do Facebook myself, the guys at Mike the Pike are into it. They have a company page at
www.Facebook.com/MTPfb
and a SKIN TRADE Facebook page at
www.Facebook.com/BlackstoneManor
If you’d like to follow the progress of the project, do be sure to friend or follow or mark or link or whatever the hell one does on Facebook…
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Hescox to Illustrate A CLASH OF KINGS
February 7, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Cool things are happening at Subterranean Press.
Marc Fishman has delivered all the artwork for the SubPress limited edition of A DANCE WITH DRAGONS, and the book should be at the printer soon. Alas, I believe all the copies are spoken for… but those of you who preordered have something to look forward to.
Just last week I scrawled my scrawl on the signature pages for the new SubPress two-volume slipcased limited edition of A GAME OF THRONES, below a lovely Ted Nasmith drawing. Ted has completed all his other outstanding assignments, and turned his full attention to the illustrations for GAME. I’ve been seeing sketches several times a week, and I’m jazzed. I do love illustrated books, and this one promises to be stunning.
And now I am thrilled to be able to announce that Subterranean has secured the talents of RICHARD HESCOX to illustrate their signed, numbered (and lettered), deluxe, slipcased edition of A CLASH OF KINGS.
Those of you who attended the worldcon in Reno will likely remember seeing some of the gorgeous work that Hescox had on display in the art show there (one canvas, the Lamia, now hangs on my wall here in Santa Fe).
Others may know his work from Boskone art shows. Or perhaps you have his book, THE DECEIVING EYE: THE ART OF RICHARD HESCOX. Most of you will have seen his book covers and movie posters over the years.
You can find his website at: http://www.richardhescox.com/
For those unfamiliar with his work, suffice it to say that Hescox is a veteran SF and fantasy artist and illustrator, and that I’ve loved his stuff for a long time, especially his oil paintings. We’ve already been firing emails back and forth, and Richard is as enthused as I am. I cannot wait to see him bring my world and characters to life.
Here’s another taste of his work in oils:
As usual, the Subterranean CLASH OF KINGS will be limited to 52 lettered and 448 numbered copies, each signed by me and by the artist. Those who purchased the prior SubPress editions will have first dibs, of course, but there are always some dropouts, so it is possible that a few copies will become available to newcomers around publication date.
For more information on A CLASH OF KINGS, and the rest of Subterranean’s terrific books, visit their website at: http://www.subterraneanpress.com/
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