George R.R. Martin's Blog, page 169
February 14, 2012
Be My Westerosi Valentine
Valentine cards from the Seven Kingdoms:
http://blog.chrisbishop.com/post/17554357179/game-of-thrones-valentine-cards
http://blog.chrisbishop.com/post/17554357179/game-of-thrones-valentine-cards
February 13, 2012
Game of Thrones: Genesis Sale
Just FYI for those who haven't tried it out yet, the Cyanide RTS Game of Thrones: Genesis is on sale over at Steam for $9.99 for the next day or so.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/58550/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/58550/
LAST DAY
For the TUF VOYAGING sale, as below:
I am drowning in books here. Even with three houses (one with a library tower) and two storage lockers, I've run out of places to put all the various copies of all the various editions of all my various titles that have accumulated over the years... and new ones are arriving all the time, demanding shelf space. So for the next couple of months I am going to continue to offer some specials on many of my older books, to make room for the new ones.
This week it is TUF VOYAGING.
I have stocks (dwindling stocks) of the Haviland Tuf collection in both of the Meisha Merlin hardcover editions: the trade hardcover and the signed, numbered, limited edition in slipcase. Collectors should note: neither of these is a first edition. TUF VOYAGING was originally published back in 1985 by Baen Books, and that hardcover is the first. But the Meisha Merlin editions are much nicer than the Baen, for what it's worth. Published in 2003, both the trade hardcover and the limited feature a Michael Komarck cover, and some great interior illustrations by Janet Aulisio, THE definitive Tuf artist, who illustrated many of the Tuf stories when they were first published in ANALOG. Eight of Janet's original ANALOG interiors are reprinted herein, along with 28 new drawings commissioned specially for this volume.
The deluxe edition was limited to 52 lettered and 448 numbered copies. The lettered copies were sold out on publication; these are numbered copies that I'm offering. Janet Aulisio's ANALOG cover painting for "Manna from Heaven" is also included, as a full color frontiespiece exclusive to the limited. The book comes in a handsome slipcase, and includes autographs from both artists, Komarck and Aulisio, as well as yours truly. And of course I'll be glad to add a personal inscription upon request.
The trade edition does not have the frontiespiece, the artists' signatures, or the slipcase, but is otherwise pretty much the same book. And of course I'd be willing to sign that too.
On my website, the limited editions have been selling for $140, the trade for $29.
For ONE WEEK only we are reducing the prices to $99 for the limited, and $22 for the trade.
The special prices include book rate/ media mail shipping within the US. Order via PayPal to direwolf@georgerrmartin.com.
Priority mail and overseas shipping will be extra; inquire of my assistant Ty at grrmbooks@gmail.com for a quote on that. (Depends on where you live).
I am drowning in books here. Even with three houses (one with a library tower) and two storage lockers, I've run out of places to put all the various copies of all the various editions of all my various titles that have accumulated over the years... and new ones are arriving all the time, demanding shelf space. So for the next couple of months I am going to continue to offer some specials on many of my older books, to make room for the new ones.
This week it is TUF VOYAGING.
I have stocks (dwindling stocks) of the Haviland Tuf collection in both of the Meisha Merlin hardcover editions: the trade hardcover and the signed, numbered, limited edition in slipcase. Collectors should note: neither of these is a first edition. TUF VOYAGING was originally published back in 1985 by Baen Books, and that hardcover is the first. But the Meisha Merlin editions are much nicer than the Baen, for what it's worth. Published in 2003, both the trade hardcover and the limited feature a Michael Komarck cover, and some great interior illustrations by Janet Aulisio, THE definitive Tuf artist, who illustrated many of the Tuf stories when they were first published in ANALOG. Eight of Janet's original ANALOG interiors are reprinted herein, along with 28 new drawings commissioned specially for this volume.
The deluxe edition was limited to 52 lettered and 448 numbered copies. The lettered copies were sold out on publication; these are numbered copies that I'm offering. Janet Aulisio's ANALOG cover painting for "Manna from Heaven" is also included, as a full color frontiespiece exclusive to the limited. The book comes in a handsome slipcase, and includes autographs from both artists, Komarck and Aulisio, as well as yours truly. And of course I'll be glad to add a personal inscription upon request.
The trade edition does not have the frontiespiece, the artists' signatures, or the slipcase, but is otherwise pretty much the same book. And of course I'd be willing to sign that too.
On my website, the limited editions have been selling for $140, the trade for $29.
For ONE WEEK only we are reducing the prices to $99 for the limited, and $22 for the trade.
The special prices include book rate/ media mail shipping within the US. Order via PayPal to direwolf@georgerrmartin.com.
Priority mail and overseas shipping will be extra; inquire of my assistant Ty at grrmbooks@gmail.com for a quote on that. (Depends on where you live).
TUF on Sale
I am drowning in books here. Even with three houses (one with a library tower) and two storage lockers, I've run out of places to put all the various copies of all the various editions of all my various titles that have accumulated over the years... and new ones are arriving all the time, demanding shelf space. So for the next couple of months I am going to continue to offer some specials on many of my older books, to make room for the new ones.
This week it is TUF VOYAGING.
I have stocks (dwindling stocks) of the Haviland Tuf collection in both of the Meisha Merlin hardcover editions: the trade hardcover and the signed, numbered, limited edition in slipcase. Collectors should note: neither of these is a first edition. TUF VOYAGING was originally published back in 1985 by Baen Books, and that hardcover is the first. But the Meisha Merlin editions are much nicer than the Baen, for what it's worth. Published in 2003, both the trade hardcover and the limited feature a Michael Komarck cover, and some great interior illustrations by Janet Aulisio, THE definitive Tuf artist, who illustrated many of the Tuf stories when they were first published in ANALOG. Eight of Janet's original ANALOG interiors are reprinted herein, along with 28 new drawings commissioned specially for this volume.
The deluxe edition was limited to 52 lettered and 448 numbered copies. The lettered copies were sold out on publication; these are numbered copies that I'm offering. Janet Aulisio's ANALOG cover painting for "Manna from Heaven" is also included, as a full color frontiespiece exclusive to the limited. The book comes in a handsome slipcase, and includes autographs from both artists, Komarck and Aulisio, as well as yours truly. And of course I'll be glad to add a personal inscription upon request.
The trade edition does not have the frontiespiece, the artists' signatures, or the slipcase, but is otherwise pretty much the same book. And of course I'd be willing to sign that too.
On my website, the limited editions have been selling for $140, the trade for $29.
For ONE WEEK only we are reducing the prices to $99 for the limited, and $22 for the trade.
The special prices include book rate/ media mail shipping within the US. Order via PayPal to direwolf@georgerrmartin.com.
Priority mail and overseas shipping will be extra; inquire of my assistant Ty at grrmbooks@gmail.com for a quote on that. (Depends on where you live).
This week it is TUF VOYAGING.
I have stocks (dwindling stocks) of the Haviland Tuf collection in both of the Meisha Merlin hardcover editions: the trade hardcover and the signed, numbered, limited edition in slipcase. Collectors should note: neither of these is a first edition. TUF VOYAGING was originally published back in 1985 by Baen Books, and that hardcover is the first. But the Meisha Merlin editions are much nicer than the Baen, for what it's worth. Published in 2003, both the trade hardcover and the limited feature a Michael Komarck cover, and some great interior illustrations by Janet Aulisio, THE definitive Tuf artist, who illustrated many of the Tuf stories when they were first published in ANALOG. Eight of Janet's original ANALOG interiors are reprinted herein, along with 28 new drawings commissioned specially for this volume.
The deluxe edition was limited to 52 lettered and 448 numbered copies. The lettered copies were sold out on publication; these are numbered copies that I'm offering. Janet Aulisio's ANALOG cover painting for "Manna from Heaven" is also included, as a full color frontiespiece exclusive to the limited. The book comes in a handsome slipcase, and includes autographs from both artists, Komarck and Aulisio, as well as yours truly. And of course I'll be glad to add a personal inscription upon request.
The trade edition does not have the frontiespiece, the artists' signatures, or the slipcase, but is otherwise pretty much the same book. And of course I'd be willing to sign that too.
On my website, the limited editions have been selling for $140, the trade for $29.
For ONE WEEK only we are reducing the prices to $99 for the limited, and $22 for the trade.
The special prices include book rate/ media mail shipping within the US. Order via PayPal to direwolf@georgerrmartin.com.
Priority mail and overseas shipping will be extra; inquire of my assistant Ty at grrmbooks@gmail.com for a quote on that. (Depends on where you live).
Sorry, Brazil
I was supposed to make an appearance yesterday at a fan festival in Brazil, taking questions from my Brazilian readers via the wonders of the internet.
Well, I did appear, kinda sorta:
Unfortunately, the internet proved less wonderous than promised. We were using Skype, and while everything was working fine on my end, down in Brazil the sound kept cutting in and out. I did get to say hello and field two questions, but I am not sure how much of my answers was actually heard. Every few seconds the proceedings would be halted yet again while they switched to a new computer, tried a new setting, fiddled with some knobs, or whatever.
We finally had to give up, defeated by technology.
Sorry, Brazil. One of these days I will have to try and make it down there in person.
I am sure Vince Gerardis filled in admirably in my electronic abscence. None of this GAME OF THRONES stuff would be happening if not for him.
Well, I did appear, kinda sorta:
Unfortunately, the internet proved less wonderous than promised. We were using Skype, and while everything was working fine on my end, down in Brazil the sound kept cutting in and out. I did get to say hello and field two questions, but I am not sure how much of my answers was actually heard. Every few seconds the proceedings would be halted yet again while they switched to a new computer, tried a new setting, fiddled with some knobs, or whatever.
We finally had to give up, defeated by technology.
Sorry, Brazil. One of these days I will have to try and make it down there in person.
I am sure Vince Gerardis filled in admirably in my electronic abscence. None of this GAME OF THRONES stuff would be happening if not for him.
February 9, 2012
Season Two - the Starks
I've saved the Starks for last. Scattered through the lands of Westeros, we have
THE LADY OF WINTERFELL
Catelyn Stark played by Michelle Fairley-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE HOSTAGE
Sansa Stark played by Sophie Turner-Helen Sloan/HBO
A STARK IN WINTERFELL
Bran Stark; Hodor played by Issac Hempstead-Wright ; Kristian Nairn-Helen Sloan/HBO
ARRY THE ORPHAN BOY
Arya Stark played by Maisie Williams-Helen Sloan /HBO
And that's it for now.
Enjoy... and remember... winter is coming, and so is season two. Time to get HBO!
THE LADY OF WINTERFELL
Catelyn Stark played by Michelle Fairley-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE HOSTAGE
Sansa Stark played by Sophie Turner-Helen Sloan/HBO
A STARK IN WINTERFELL
Bran Stark; Hodor played by Issac Hempstead-Wright ; Kristian Nairn-Helen Sloan/HBO
ARRY THE ORPHAN BOY
Arya Stark played by Maisie Williams-Helen Sloan /HBO
And that's it for now.
Enjoy... and remember... winter is coming, and so is season two. Time to get HBO!
Season Two - Old Friends
And here's some old friends from season one... the survivors... back for another go.
BLOOD OF THE KRAKEN
Theon Greyjoy played by Alfie Allen- Helen Sloan/HBO
HAND OF THE KING
Tyrion Lannister played by Peter Dinklage-Helen Sloan/HBO
A MAN OF THE NIGHT'S WATCH
Jon Snow played by Kit Harington-Oliver Upton/HBO
One more batch to come.
BLOOD OF THE KRAKEN
Theon Greyjoy played by Alfie Allen- Helen Sloan/HBO
HAND OF THE KING
Tyrion Lannister played by Peter Dinklage-Helen Sloan/HBO
A MAN OF THE NIGHT'S WATCH
Jon Snow played by Kit Harington-Oliver Upton/HBO
One more batch to come.
Season Two - Two Queens
And the second season could hardly be complete without our pair of queens.
THE QUEEN MOTHER
Cersei Lannister played by Lena Headey-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE QUEEN ACROSS THE WATER
Daenerys Targaryen played by Emilia Clarke-Paul Schiraldi/HBO
Daenerys Targaryen played by Emilia Clarke-Helen Sloan/HBO
(Yes, I know you wanted to see Daenerys in her Qartheen gown. You horndogs you. Go take a cold shower at once).
Still more to come...
THE QUEEN MOTHER
Cersei Lannister played by Lena Headey-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE QUEEN ACROSS THE WATER
Daenerys Targaryen played by Emilia Clarke-Paul Schiraldi/HBO
Daenerys Targaryen played by Emilia Clarke-Helen Sloan/HBO
(Yes, I know you wanted to see Daenerys in her Qartheen gown. You horndogs you. Go take a cold shower at once).
Still more to come...
Season Two - Four Kings, and a Red Woman
And here are some more of the second season stills, just out from HBO.
THE KING ON THE IRON THRONE
Joffrey Baratheon played by Jack Gleeson-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE KING IN THE NORTH
Robb Stark played by Richard Madden-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE KING IN THE NARROW SEA
Mellisandre; Stannis Baratheon played by Carice van Houten; Stephen Dillane -Helen Sloan/HBO
THE KING IN HIGHGARDEN
Renly Baratheon played by Gethin Anthony-Helen Sloan/HBO
Hope you're liking these as much as I am.
More to come.
THE KING ON THE IRON THRONE
Joffrey Baratheon played by Jack Gleeson-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE KING IN THE NORTH
Robb Stark played by Richard Madden-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE KING IN THE NARROW SEA
Mellisandre; Stannis Baratheon played by Carice van Houten; Stephen Dillane -Helen Sloan/HBO
THE KING IN HIGHGARDEN
Renly Baratheon played by Gethin Anthony-Helen Sloan/HBO
Hope you're liking these as much as I am.
More to come.
Season Two - First Look
My friends at HBO have just released some photos from the second season of GAME OF THRONES, scheduled to premiere on April 1. I thought I'd share them with you.
Here's a first look at some of our new characters,
LORD REAPER OF PYKE
Balon Greyjoy played by Patrick Malahide-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE MAID OF TARTH
Brienne played by Gwendoline Christie-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE ONION KNIGHT
Davos Seaworth played by Liam Cunningham- Helen Sloan/HBO
More to come...
Here's a first look at some of our new characters,
LORD REAPER OF PYKE
Balon Greyjoy played by Patrick Malahide-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE MAID OF TARTH
Brienne played by Gwendoline Christie-Helen Sloan/HBO
THE ONION KNIGHT
Davos Seaworth played by Liam Cunningham- Helen Sloan/HBO
More to come...
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