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Il mondo del ghiaccio e del fuoco

Il mondo del ghiaccio e del fuoco

the untold history of Westeros and the Game of Thrones
Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
326
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Dive deep into the rich history of Westeros and the lands beyond the Narrow Sea. This comprehensive guide, co-written by George R.R. Martin, covers everything from the earliest days to the events of Robert's Rebellion. It's an essential read for any fan wanting to understand the world of Game of Thrones.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeAtmosphericThought-ProvokingComplex
Multiple POVsBetrayal

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy High Fantasy History Folklore

Authors

A
Alejo Cuervo

Alejo Cuervo writes about popular fictional universes. He is best known for his work on "The World of Ice & Fire," a detailed guide to the history and lore of Westeros.

E
Elio M. García Jr.

Elio M. García Jr. (born 1978) co-founded Westeros.org, one of the earliest fan sites for George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, with Linda Antonsson. Martin enlisted the pair in 2006 to help develop the series' in-world history, leading to their co-authored companion volumes The World of Ice & Fire (2014) and The Rise of the Dragon (2022).

G
George R. R. Martin

George Raymond Richard Martin (born 20 September 1948 in Bayonne, New Jersey) is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction and horror. His early work includes the novels Dying of the Light (1977), Fevre Dream and The Armageddon Rag, and the story collections Sandkings and Tuf Voyaging. From the mid-1980s he also wrote for television, on the revived The Twilight Zone and on Beauty and the Beast, where he became a co-supervising producer. He is best known for the epic fantasy sequence A Song...

L
Linda Antonsson

Linda Antonsson is the co-author of The World of Ice & Fire, a companion to George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Her work explores epic fantasy worlds and their rich histories.

Characters

George R. R. MartinCameo
All characters in Il mondo del ghiaccio e del fuoco

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book a novel or a reference guide?

    This book is a comprehensive companion volume that delves into the history and lore of Westeros and Essos, rather than a narrative novel with a continuous plot.

  • Do I need to read the A Song of Ice and Fire novels before reading this book?

    While not strictly necessary, readers will gain a richer understanding and appreciation of the detailed history and background information presented if they are already familiar with the main A Song of Ice and Fire series.

  • How does this book relate to the TV series Game of Thrones?

    This book provides extensive background information and historical context for the world depicted in the Game of Thrones television series, expanding on the lore and events that predate and influence the show's narrative.

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