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If you still miss the excitement generated by Game of Thrones, you will be delighted to know that George R. R. Martin will soon release another book based on the controversial House Targaryen.
Announced on the author’s blog, Game of Thrones: The Rise of the Dragon will be a tome entirely devoted to the history of the Targaryen dynasty, which naturally ties into the House of the Dragon prequel currently in production at HBO. The book will feature over 180 new illustrations of the family and their reign and an in-depth look at some Westeros traditions.
As for those wondering what the difference is between the upcoming title and the previously released Fire & Blood, Martin says: Think of The Rise of the Dragon as a deluxe reference book, in which the most infamous family in Westeros, and its dragons, are brought to life in partnership with some truly incredible artists.
Fire & Blood was written as a Grandmaster’s account of events from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros to the infamous Dance with Dragons to the civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule, the author added. The Rise of the Dragon will cover the same period but written in a more encyclopedic-like style similar to The World of Ice and Fire. The authors of The World of Ice and Fire, Elio M. Garcia, Jr. and Linda Antonsson, have returned to help with this volume.
Game of Thrones, The Rise of the Dragon will be available this October.
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