The Rise of the Dragon, George R. R. Martin
The Rise of the Dragon, George R. R. Martin
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The Rise of the Dragon
An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One

Author: George R. R. Martin, Elio M. García Jr., Linda Antonsson

Narrator: Harry Lloyd

Unabridged: 8 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

This lavish visual history—featuring over 180 all-new illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon.
 
For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons—the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good.
 
Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens—and their dragons—come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros.

Includes a bonus PDF of illustrations from the book

About The Author

George R. R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including those of the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire—A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons—as well as related works such as Fire & Blood, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and The World of Ice & Fire, with Elio M. García, Jr., and Linda Antonsson. Other novels include Tuf Voyaging, Fevre Dream, The Armageddon Rag, Dying of the Light, Windhaven (with Lisa Tuttle), and Dreamsongs Volumes I and II. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with his lovely wife, Parris, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Elio M. García, Jr., and Linda Antonsson founded and run the popular Westeros fansite, which is the definitive source for all things George R. R. Martin. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by myo on April 12, 2024

rhaenyra targaryen is the first mother to ever mother… mother cunthel if you will......more

Goodreads review by L.L. on June 18, 2024

The artwork is absolutely gorgeous!! It's the same content-wise as Fire & Blood (although less of it), but the illustrations make the book. Stunning!......more

Goodreads review by Scot on October 27, 2022

A few things to note here: While it is George's historical story, this edition is the work of Westeros.Org creators Elio M. Garcia and Linda Antonsson, just as The World of Ice and Fire illustrated encyclopedia was. Much like that edition, the primary reason to experience this is for the absolutely s......more

Goodreads review by Raymond on July 12, 2024

6 stars! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The fascinating drama between the different kingdoms & royal houses of Westeros were just so much fun to read. I love the added drama involving the dragons & the stories of what led up to their ultimate demise. There were hundreds of beautiful drawing......more

Goodreads review by alifetimeofliterature on April 03, 2024

No thoughts really, I was just here for the vibes......more

Quotes

“Every page of this book is filled with something beautiful to look at . . . a book that any collector of fantasy and fantasy artwork should have on their shelves.”—Forbes
 
“A breathtaking look at the Targaryen Dynasty.”—Collider

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