So the official George and his publisher approved World of Ice and Fire app is available. I can attest to the fact that he personally worked on this project, because I sat and took notes as we went over hundreds of questions on random Ice and Fire arcana. No, it didn’t delay Winds of Winter. I made him do it while he ate lunch. Yes, he complains when I make him work during lunch.

The most iPhone literate person in our office had this to say after playing with the app for a while:

“Have you ever forgotten who killed who, or who’s who’s parents while having a conversation at a coffee shop or between novels on the bus? Well now that The new official WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE app is available you can fact check any and all things Ice and fire anywhere you find yourself. The app is on sale for the iPad, iPhone, and Nook, a limited free version of the app is up and ready for fans to download with additional info pack available as well. It features profiles of more than 540 characters, 380 places, and major houses, along with interactive world maps. This exclusive guide to all things Ice and Fire is easy to navigate featuring beautiful art, and easy touch access to any query you may have on your journey through Westerous. You can read new text specially written for the app by Elio M. Garcia and Jr. and Linda Antonsson all about your favorite characters and their histories. So go and download yours today and get access to the World of Ice and Fire at your fingertips.”

Sounds like a ringing endorsement to me. Ordering links are included below:

Six InfoPacks to Choose From !“ Buy Once and Get Free Updates

A Game of Thrones – $1.99
A Clash of Kings – $.99
A Storm of Swords – $.99
A Feast For Crows – $.99
A Dance With Dragons – $.99
Five Novel InfoPack !“ Get all five InfoPacks for only $4.99

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/george-r.-r.-martins-world/id570015223?mt=8

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/george-r-r-martins-a-world-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-guide-random-house-digital-inc/1113865902?ean=2940043934550

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… says THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/stephenie-meyer-el-james-gillian-393669/group/Items%201-10

Who knew?

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George has, in the past, been happy to sign books or memorabilia for fans who were willing to ship them to him. Unfortunately, in recent months, primarily due to the success of the HBO show, the volume of incoming items has gotten too high. This is primarily due to resellers who want to get George’s signature on things they then sell on eBay or through other channels.

To put a stop to this so that it doesn’t take up so much time, I’m implementing the following policy for signatures:

* Any package sent to this office that has not been pre-arranged with our office administrator at grrmbooks@gmail.com will be refused and returned unopened.

* Items unrelated to George’s work will not be signed (yes, I’m talking to you guy who sent us a giant box of baseballs to be signed)

* All signature requests must include the name of the person for whom the item is being signed, and will be personalized at George’s discretion. No sending us 20 books “just signatures please”

* If you are a book dealer looking for signatures for your store, contact the office administrator at the above email address and we’ll see if we can help you.

If you’re a legitimate fan that wants a book signed, please contact us and we’ll help you arrange that. If you want George to sign a hundred book plates so you can sell them on eBay for grossly inflated prices, sorry, you’re out of luck.

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