I’ve always said that I had the best fans in the world.
Now VULTURE has made it official.
See here:
http://www.vulture.com/2012/10/25-most-devoted-fans.html?mid=nymag_press
Take a bow, all of you. Westeros rules… because of you.
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Reading, Writing, Collecting Knights
October 15, 2012 at 2:14 pm
What’s German for “yadda yadda yadda?”
There’s a brand new interview with me up on the web, for those of you who cannot get enough of hearing me sound off.
Thing is, it’s in German.
I don’t actually speak German, mind you, so the interview was conducted in English, but it was a German interviewer, so the translation/ voiceover is in German, and I’m not sure to what extent my own English answers remain audible. But here it is, for my German fans:
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If nothing else, there’s lots of cool shots of my collection of toy knights and model figures in this one.
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Still Writing
September 15, 2012 at 10:36 pm
There must be something about the words “dance” and “dragons.”
We all know how long the last novel took. And now I am writing the “sidebar” (hoo hah) about the first Dance of the Dragons, the fratricidal civil war between King Aegon II and his half-sister Rhaenyra, for THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE, and it’s turned into a monster too.
As of today, I have a hundred and three bloody manuscript pages (some VERY bloody) and still no end at hand. I had hoped to finish this one today, but… no, not even close. Lots more to write.
I think there’s some good stuff here, and judging by the reception my reading got at Chicon, most of you seem to like the fake history too. But DAMN, there a lot of it.
Nothing to do but keep doing.
Dance, you dragons, dance, dance…
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Writing
August 19, 2012 at 3:19 pm
These worldbook “sidebars” are all threatening to turn into novellas.
Sure hope you guys and gals like fake history.
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Tags: song of ice and fire, writing
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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Me and Wonder Man
September 29, 2011 at 3:52 pm
I’ve done a lot of interviews this past year, but this was the only one that touched on the profound (and hitherto unexplored) influence that Wonder Man and the Avengers have had on my work:
http://www.maximumfun.org/sound-young-america/george-r-r-martin-author-song-ice-and-fire-series-interview-sound-young-america
It was great fun being interviewed by John Hodgman (he’s a PC). Even if he does think my Not A Blog is medieval. I also got to talk with him a little more at HBO’s big post Emmy bash.
((And yes, I am looking forward next year’s AVENGERS movie. Even though I think it’s an outrage that they left out Ant-Man and the Wasp).
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ICE Now Shipping
August 6, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Cool news from Valyrian Steel. Their full-sized steel replica of Ice is now ready and shipping.
Mine turned up a few days ago. If you preordered, you should have yours as well.
And if not, well, there’s still time to arm yourself for the invasion of the Others and/or the zombie apocolypse, whichever comes first.
Order from Valyrian Steel at http://www.valyriansteel.com/shop/swords/ice-sword-of-eddard-stark/prod_9.html
(I should note, for those who came in late, that the Valyrian Steel replica is derived from the blade in the books, and is NOT modeled on the version seen in the HBO television show. HBO preferred to make its own versions).
Replicas of Longclaw and Needle remain available as well, while the supply lasts.
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Picacio Does Melisandre
July 29, 2011 at 1:37 pm
John Picacio has posted another sneak peek from his 2012 Ice & Fire calendar. This time it’s a detail of the red woman, Melisandre of Asshai.
http://picacio.blogspot.com/2011/06/2012-asoiaf-calendar-melisandre-preview.html
The calendar will debut at the San Diego Comicon. John and I will both be on hand, signing copies. See you there!!!
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Calendars, Calendars
December 20, 2010 at 12:11 am
With the year running down, we’ll all soon be needing new 2011 calendars to hang on the wall. There’s still time to pick up the official 2011 Ice & Fire calendar, with its gorgeous castle landscapes by Ted Nasmith.
If you can’t find the Nasmith calendar at that kiosk that appears every Christmas at your local mall, check your local bookstore. A few copies may also be available through some of the associated sellers on Amazon, though Amazon itself seems to have sold out.
http://www.amazon.com/Song-Ice-Fire-2011-Calendar/dp/0553808001/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1292828522&sr=1-1
Meanwhile — not to get too far ahead of ourselves — but work continues apace on next year’s Ice & Fire calendar as well. The artwork on the 2012 calendar will be provided by Hugo-award winning artist and fan favorite John Picacio, and he’s doing some amazing stuff. So I thought I’d whet your appetites by showing you the mockup of the cover that Bantam featured in its latest catalog.
The Picacio calendar will be released next July. This may not actually be the final cover, but it should give you a good taste of the spectacular work that John is doing. He tells me he’s determined to make this calendar the best work he’s ever done.
So… who would you guys like to see do the art for future calendars? Our plan is to feature a different world-class artist every year.
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Tags: calendar, song of ice and fire
Now Shipping
June 17, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Green Ronin has just released the new Campaign Guide for its SONG OF ICE AND FIRE ROLE-PLAYING GAME. The book is now shipping, and should be available soon at your favorite game store. It can also be ordered directly from:
http://www.greenronin.com/store/product/grr2703.html
The cover, featuring the Kingslayer and the Iron Throne, is another spectacular piece of work from Michael Komarck.
Happy gaming!
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Tags: rpg, song of ice and fire
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