Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones (A Targaryen History) (A Song of Ice and Fire)
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work, the inspiration for HBO’s upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon“The thrill of Fire & Blood is the thrill of all Martin’s fantasy work: familiar myths debunked, the whole trope table flipped.”—Entertainment WeeklyCenturies before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen—the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria—took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire & Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart.What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why was it so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What were Maegor the Cruel’s worst crimes? What was it like in Westeros when dragons ruled the skies? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel and featuring more than eighty all-new black-and-white illustrations by artist Doug Wheatley. Readers have glimpsed small parts of this narrative in such volumes as The World of Ice & Fire, but now, for the first time, the full tapestry of Targaryen history is revealed.With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire & Blood is the the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens, giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic, often bloody, and always fascinating history of Westeros.Praise for Fire & Blood “A masterpiece of popular historical fiction.” —The Sunday Times “The saga is a rich and dark one, full of both the title’s promised elements. . . . It’s hard not to thrill to the descriptions of dragons engaging in airborne combat, or the dilemma of whether defeated rulers should ‘bend the knee,’ ‘take the black’ and join the Night’s Watch, or simply meet an inventive and horrible end.”—The Guardian Review: another experience in R.R.Martins beloved world - No one is good, no one is bad. All are good, all are Bad. Kingdoms are seldom cruel, disgusting and hateful occasionally beautiful and colourful That said beautifully in the world of R.R.Martin Loved it Review: It's perfect. Worth every single penny. - It's perfect. Worth every single penny.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 36,854 Reviews |
A**R
another experience in R.R.Martins beloved world
No one is good, no one is bad. All are good, all are Bad. Kingdoms are seldom cruel, disgusting and hateful occasionally beautiful and colourful That said beautifully in the world of R.R.Martin Loved it
T**J
It's perfect. Worth every single penny.
It's perfect. Worth every single penny.
K**R
there are multiple illustrations drawings and imag
Quality is good and illustrations are very good also good; yes there are multiple pictures and artworks in this which makes it very engaging And interesting, but one thing, You will get the edition in which the cover photo is of rhaenrya and alicent not this one if you are in India as I also got that one only. Also, the plastic sheet on the cover was coming out a little that's why I gave this item 4 star
R**N
Totally worth the money
THERE WAS NO DAMAGE IN THE PACKAGE. THE COVER IS FANTASTIC AND I LOVE THE BOOK
A**A
Best Quality
As already a GOT fan I am Absolutely in love with this book! The hardback feels premium, the font size is just right, and the black-and-white illustrations are gorgeous. For ₹560, it’s honestly a steal deal. Can’t wait to get started!
Y**E
Just buy this book you are gonna love it
It was amazing to see the book I was waiting to see the original characters of Fire & Blood.
$**.
For House Targaryen!
Hardcover at this price range is commendable. Font size is good. Only thing to be seen is that the binding seems a bit for wanting. I mean it's not worn out or anything currently but seems weak. Anyways if you are a die hard fan, go for it, in the name of House Targaryen!
M**H
Detailed
As a GOT fan, I purchased this book and it has a lot of details, Tbh english is a little bit hard but can manageable who watch hollywood shows in english
A**H
Quality of the book does not hamper the quality of the Story
Crazy Book, Great story and Gory details. Makes you completely immersed in the world created by George RR Martin.
Z**D
GREAT BOOK - SHIPPING
The book is great but the handling of the book could have been better. Arrived with a few bumps and bruises.
J**R
leuk boek
leuk boek + plaatjes de letters zijn wel kleiner dan verwacht dus wees voorbereid op een heel lang boek
J**E
Exciting Novel
I am only part way through, but I am thoroughly enjoying the book. It is written in the style of a historian--narrating not from the perspective of the characters, but from what has been said over the years by various authors. I am enjoying getting to know characters spoken about but who were not an integral part of the Song of Ice and Fire series (particularly given they had passed away a long time ago by that point).
W**R
Bardzo ładne wydanie
W kwestii estetyki mogę powiedzieć że okładka współgra z pozostałymi książkami z serii wydawnictwa Harper/Voyager. Herb Targaryenów na okładce jest "wybity" ponad poziom okładki oraz wraz z tytułem książki pięknie odbijają światło. W środku, poza właściwym tekstem, znajdują się ilustracje obrazujące opisywane wydarzenia. Co do treści, to należy pamiętać że narracyjnie różni się od książek głównej serii - w "Fire & Blood" mamy do czynienia z kroniką historyczną. Nie zmienia to faktu, że polecam ją każdemu fanowi twórczości Martina, czy też jego serialowych adaptacji - szczególnie tym którzy czekają na kolejny sezon "House of the Dragon". Książka dostarczona w doskonałym stanie, w ciągu 5 dni roboczych (zamówiona we wtorkowy wieczór - dostarczona w poniedziałek). Wysyłka z magazynu w Wielkiej Brytanii. Jeżeli dobrze posługujecie się językiem angielskim, to nie widzę powodu żeby przepłacać za dwu-częściową polską edycje, podczas gdy oryginał robi to taniej i w jednej książce.
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