Dreamsongs. Volume I

✍ Scribed by George R. R. Martin

• Publisher: Bantam;Random House Publishing Group; Bantam Books Trade Paperbacks
• Year: 2007;2012
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 1 MB
• Edition: Bantam books trade pbk. ed
• Category: Fiction

✦ Synopsis

*Even before*A Game of Thrones,George R. R. Martin had already established himself as a giant in the field of fantasy literature. The first of two stunning collections,Dreamsongs: Volume Iis a rare treat for readers, offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master.

Gathered here inDreamsongs:**Volume Iare the very best of George R. R. Martin’s early works, including his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker award–winning stories, cool fan pieces, and the original novellaThe Ice Dragon,from which Martin’sNew York Timesbestselling children’s book of the same title originated. A dazzling array of subjects and styles that features extensive author commentary,Dreamsongs, Volume Iis the perfect collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans.

“Fans, genre historians and aspiring writers alike will find this shelf-bending retrospective as impressive as it is intriguing.”—Publishers Weekly

“Dreamsongsis the ideal way to discover . . . a master of science fiction, fantasy and horror. . . . Martin is a writer like no other.”—The Guardian(U.K.)

PRAISE FOR GEORGE R. R. MARTIN

“Of those who work in the grand epic-fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best. In fact . . . this is as good a time as any to proclaim him the American Tolkien.”—Time

“Long live George Martin . . . a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers.”—The New York Times

“I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers.”—Robert Jordan

✦ Subjects

Speculative Fiction