Dreamsongs: Unabridged Selections

Synopsis

BONUS: Each selection includes extensive commentary by author George R. R. Martin

Dubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine, #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin is a giant in the field of fantasy literature and one of the most exciting storytellers of our time. Now he delivers a rare treat for readers: a compendium of his shorter works, collected into two stunning volumes, that offers fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master.

Audio Table of Contents:

Dreamsongs:
Introduction by Gardner Dozois, read by Scott Brick
 
Section 1: A Four-Color Fanboy
A Four-Color Fanboy Author Introduction, read by George R. R. Martin
“Only Kids Are Afraid of the Dark,” read by Adrian Paul
“The Fortress,” read by Mark Bramhall
“And Death His Legacy,” read by Scott Brick
 
Section 2: The Filthy Pro
The Filthy Pro Author Introduction, read by George R. R. Martin
“The Hero,” read by Roy Dotrice
“The Exit to San Breta,” read by Scott Brick
“The Second Kind of Loneliness,” read by Mark Bramhall
“With Morning Comes Mistfall,” read by Claudia Black
 
Section 3: The Light of Distant Stars
The Light of Distant Stars Author Introduction, read by George R. R. Martin
“A Song for Lya,” read by Mark Bramhall
“This Tower of Ashes,” read by Kirby Heyborne
“And Seven Times Never Kill Man,” read by Roy Dotrice
“This Stone City,” read by Adrian Paul
“Bitterblooms,” read by Kim Mai Guest
“The Way of Cross and Dragon,” read by Roy Dotrice
 
Section 4: The Heirs of Turtle Castle
The Heirs of Turtle Castle Author Introduction, read by George R. R. Martin
“The Lonely Songs of Laren Dorr,” read by Kim Mai Guest
“The Ice Dragon,” read by Emily Janice Card
“In the Lost Lands,” read by Claudia Black
 
Section 5: Hybrids and Horrors
Hybrids and Horrors Author Introduction, read by George R. R. Martin
“Meathouse Man,” read by Kirby Heyborne
“Remembering Melody,” read by Scott Brick
“Sandkings,” read by Mark Bramhall
“Nightflyers,” read by Adenrele Ojo
“The Monkey Treatment,” read by Kirby Heyborne
“The Pear-Shaped Man,” read by Roy Dotrice
 
Section 6: A Taste of Tuf
A Taste of Tuf Author Introduction, read by George R. R. Martin
“A Beast for Norn,” read by Roy Dotrice
“Guardians,” read by Roy Dotrice
 
Sections 7 & 8: The Siren Song of Hollywood; Doing the Wild Card Shuffle
The Siren Song of Hollywood Author Introduction, read by George R. R. Martin
Doing the Wild Card Shuffle Author Introduction, read by George R. R. Martin
“Shell Games,” read by Adrian Paul
“From the Journal of Xavier Desmond,” read by Roy Dotrice
 
Section 9: The Heart in Conflict
The Heart in Conflict Author Introduction, read by George R. R. Martin
“Under Siege,” read by Erik Davies
“The Skin Trade,” read by Claudia Black and Kirby Heyborne
“Unsound Variations,” read by Adrian Paul
“The Glass Flower,” read by Claudia Black
“The Hedge Knight,” read by Erik Davies
“Portraits of His Children,” read by Roy Dotrice