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Game of Thrones: A Guide to Westeros and Beyond: The Complete Series
Game of Thrones: A Guide to Westeros and Beyond, The Complete Series is a visual exploration of the world of HBO's Game of Thrones ®.
In two parts, the book follows the story of the South, where kings and queens battle for the Iron Throne, and of the North, where the White Walkers and their army of the dead gather.
Covering all eight seasons of the show, this definitive guide is a must-have companion for every Game of Thrones fan.
• Filled with bold infographics and illuminating timelines
• Features original essays that unpack 8-season-long plot lines and character arcs
• Stunning photography featuring the show's characters
Packed with original art, photography, essays, illustrations, and infographics, this volume grants devout fans access into the world of Game of Thrones .
• The perfect gift for fans of Game of Thrones and George RR Martin
• Great for those who enjoyed Inside HBO's Game of Thrones: Seasons 1 & 2 by Bryan Cogman and Inside HBO's Game of Thrones: Seasons 3 & 4 by C.A. Taylor.
©2019 Home Box Office, Inc. All rights reserved. Game of Thrones and related trademarks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.
In two parts, the book follows the story of the South, where kings and queens battle for the Iron Throne, and of the North, where the White Walkers and their army of the dead gather.
Covering all eight seasons of the show, this definitive guide is a must-have companion for every Game of Thrones fan.
• Filled with bold infographics and illuminating timelines
• Features original essays that unpack 8-season-long plot lines and character arcs
• Stunning photography featuring the show's characters
Packed with original art, photography, essays, illustrations, and infographics, this volume grants devout fans access into the world of Game of Thrones .
• The perfect gift for fans of Game of Thrones and George RR Martin
• Great for those who enjoyed Inside HBO's Game of Thrones: Seasons 1 & 2 by Bryan Cogman and Inside HBO's Game of Thrones: Seasons 3 & 4 by C.A. Taylor.
©2019 Home Box Office, Inc. All rights reserved. Game of Thrones and related trademarks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2019
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November 13, 2019
Hey remember Game of Thrones? One of the best tv series ever made. Until, of course, two "woke" idiots showed that SJW types tell shitty, shitty stories and are unable of creating anything original that can stand on its own.
Well, prior to the debacle GOT was a great show. So, I rather enjoyed this book. It is an encyclopedia and a primer all in one. It covers all the seasons and the important characters and concepts. It is beautifully illustrated and full of information about the characters, incidents and the plot lines.
There are also many photographs and even essays that give a deeper understanding of the characters. A very cool addition to my collection. A shame a great show was ruined by two idiot SJWs, but try to ignore them and just remember the show for what it was before we went "rah-rah retard" during the final season.
Well, prior to the debacle GOT was a great show. So, I rather enjoyed this book. It is an encyclopedia and a primer all in one. It covers all the seasons and the important characters and concepts. It is beautifully illustrated and full of information about the characters, incidents and the plot lines.
There are also many photographs and even essays that give a deeper understanding of the characters. A very cool addition to my collection. A shame a great show was ruined by two idiot SJWs, but try to ignore them and just remember the show for what it was before we went "rah-rah retard" during the final season.
April 3, 2020
This was fun, I am trying to read all of the lore. Lots of great tidbits and character breakdown. Definitely worth a read or adding to your GoT collection
October 22, 2020
A coffee table book which gives readers an overview of the history and politics of Westeros as shown in the series 'Game of Thrones'.
McNutt's selection of photographs is fine, but sometimes the articles and text boxes are over simplified for readers and this fails as an aide de memoir in an age where it would be easier to rewatch the series.
McNutt's selection of photographs is fine, but sometimes the articles and text boxes are over simplified for readers and this fails as an aide de memoir in an age where it would be easier to rewatch the series.
March 6, 2020
This was enjoyable overall, but definitely not the best "behind-the-scenes" sort of book I've read. The character descriptions are pretty shallow. There were some fun infographics though!
November 11, 2019
I LOVE the gorgeous cover with the shiny golden tree and the red leaves which conjurs up so many images of it in the series. The book is visually stunning with photos of the main characters, creative battle maps and other graphics. I liked the layout of the book with North and South, the focus on characters and their complex relationships as well as the plot of all eight seasons woven in. I would remind readers NOT to read the book unless you have watched the entire series as there are of course complete spoilers.
There are a few glaring errors in the text that really should have been caught ie Varys does not greet Tyrion in Pentos-he travels from King's Landing with Tyrion. Sam and Gilly don't visit his parents in Oldtown-they visit the family estate before setting off for Oldtown. These errors are annoying but I still very much enjoyed the book. It is a very good companion to the series which lots of photos to enjoy.
There are a few glaring errors in the text that really should have been caught ie Varys does not greet Tyrion in Pentos-he travels from King's Landing with Tyrion. Sam and Gilly don't visit his parents in Oldtown-they visit the family estate before setting off for Oldtown. These errors are annoying but I still very much enjoyed the book. It is a very good companion to the series which lots of photos to enjoy.
March 4, 2020
I enjoyed the guide. As someone who will probably never watch the whole series or read the books either, I bought the guide to help me understand what made this show so popular. (I wasn't that into it in Season 1, i found the episodes too long, too many characters and names to remember, and also...some scenes were kind of inappropriate)
The guide teaches me all the drama and plot twists in the series. I have gotten to know the characters and understand their journeys.
It also even gives charts of the weddings, funerals and battles. It only needed to label the axis according to season and episodes.
One thing that heavily disappointed me was the lack of information of other characters. I wanted to know more about the characters of Jon's parents. We don't get profiles on the Arryns or Ser Barristan. And only a few key members of the Night's Watch were given profiles.
The guide teaches me all the drama and plot twists in the series. I have gotten to know the characters and understand their journeys.
It also even gives charts of the weddings, funerals and battles. It only needed to label the axis according to season and episodes.
One thing that heavily disappointed me was the lack of information of other characters. I wanted to know more about the characters of Jon's parents. We don't get profiles on the Arryns or Ser Barristan. And only a few key members of the Night's Watch were given profiles.
January 25, 2020
A nice summary of all 8 seasons. There were some images there were poor quality, but overall an enjoyable recap 😊
March 4, 2025
This is a nicely produced companion to the TV series (as opposed to the books) which showcases the exquisite production values of the series, with loads of stills, loads of illustrations and loads of infographics. The articles give pithy, perhaps oversimplified summaries of the main characters, relationships, locations, and cultures.
But it’s all a bit random, snatches of this and that, without connecting thread. In a sense, that fits with the producers’ decision to try to bring the series to a conclusion when they ran out of books to adapt. They had to find a connecting thread: the corruption of power; and they had to find a story worthy way of bringing that corruption to a halt, by bringing in a compromise winner. Otherwise there was no end to the threshing of characters. And it didn’t quite work.
There were so many plot threads to follow, all of which had their place in the context of this all-in, all-parties war, but none of which had any conclusive force. There’s no single Dark Lord to vanquish here, just a whole load of threats, some bigger than others, but none that would signal the end once vanquished. Brilliant as it is, this saga is not a quest but an episode of history. There were events before and events after. It could have gone on forever (hence ripe for prequels, sequels, and spinoffs). It’s a recurring drama. In other words a soap.
It’s the sudden transition from an ongoing saga to a morality play that jars. But for the producers there was no choice but to try to forge a story from a situation once they had run out of available material.
It’s easier to start afresh with the House of the Dragon as the audience knows how House Targaryen falls in the end. That’s a story with a beginning and an end.
Without the final volume(s) from G R R Martin, the Song of Fire and Ice had neither, so an end had to be cobbled together. At first sight, this book explains the choices made rather well. From my perspective (having finished neither books nor series) it seems that they made a choice fitting with the themes of corruption and downfall. At some point in a story world (but not in the real world) that cycle has to come to The End.
And maybe that’s why the wait for the final book(s) gets longer and longer. How does this story “end”?
A good read and a pretty coffee table book to leaf through … but I don’t think I’ll revisit. But I might try once more to get stuck into the books and the series.
But it’s all a bit random, snatches of this and that, without connecting thread. In a sense, that fits with the producers’ decision to try to bring the series to a conclusion when they ran out of books to adapt. They had to find a connecting thread: the corruption of power; and they had to find a story worthy way of bringing that corruption to a halt, by bringing in a compromise winner. Otherwise there was no end to the threshing of characters. And it didn’t quite work.
There were so many plot threads to follow, all of which had their place in the context of this all-in, all-parties war, but none of which had any conclusive force. There’s no single Dark Lord to vanquish here, just a whole load of threats, some bigger than others, but none that would signal the end once vanquished. Brilliant as it is, this saga is not a quest but an episode of history. There were events before and events after. It could have gone on forever (hence ripe for prequels, sequels, and spinoffs). It’s a recurring drama. In other words a soap.
It’s the sudden transition from an ongoing saga to a morality play that jars. But for the producers there was no choice but to try to forge a story from a situation once they had run out of available material.
It’s easier to start afresh with the House of the Dragon as the audience knows how House Targaryen falls in the end. That’s a story with a beginning and an end.
Without the final volume(s) from G R R Martin, the Song of Fire and Ice had neither, so an end had to be cobbled together. At first sight, this book explains the choices made rather well. From my perspective (having finished neither books nor series) it seems that they made a choice fitting with the themes of corruption and downfall. At some point in a story world (but not in the real world) that cycle has to come to The End.
And maybe that’s why the wait for the final book(s) gets longer and longer. How does this story “end”?
A good read and a pretty coffee table book to leaf through … but I don’t think I’ll revisit. But I might try once more to get stuck into the books and the series.
November 26, 2021
This book is a must for all GOT fans! I read this for my review a couple of months ago. Covering all ten seasons of the TV show, 'Game of Thrones: A Guide to Westeros & Beyond' covers all the major players in the wars and political dramas. The book is full of beautiful shots from the series, as well as a few mads that briefly show the travels of various characters around the landscape. The book also covers some of the culture, locations, organisations, and features. GOT was huge in Pakistan like in most other parts of the world so it was great to rekindle all the facts and include some things that I had forgotten or missed when I watched through the series. This fiction book also includes a number of graphs that range from amusing such as comparing the amount of wine drunk by Tyrion and Cersei through the season, to the interesting assessment of powers and abilities of the Night King, White Walkers and Wights). I strongly recommend for all the GOT fans in Pakistan to get this book. This fiction book is available at a couple of bookstores but www.chapters.pk online bookstore in Pakistan has the best deal for Rs 2500 I believe, which is Rs 1,000 cheaper than other online sellers. More info here https://tinyurl.com/yck7b4f9 Overall, the book maybe a bit light on information in places, but it still includes a lot of interesting information and is well worth a solid four stars.
November 19, 2025
3.5/5 stars. This book recaps the entire eight seasons of HBO's Game of Throne television series for fans but feels as hastily thrown together as the final season.
There are plenty of wonderful stills from the epic show of all notable characters, "handdrawn" maps of certain major battles, and family tree diagrams, but that's all. It does not contain interviews, a glimpse behind the scenes, or insight into the series as a whole. Even worse, there's no logical order to the book. For instance, Stannis Baratheon and Melisandre are featured back-to-back, while the faithful Onion Knight, Davos Seaworth, is 100 pages later, sandwiched between Jon Snow and Arya Stark. I was extremely dishearted that even the descriptions for characters and events are incorrect or incomplete.
If you're looking for a recap and exquisite photographs from the fantasy series, I recommend this book. If you're looking for an in-depth look about the show, go elsewhere.
There are plenty of wonderful stills from the epic show of all notable characters, "handdrawn" maps of certain major battles, and family tree diagrams, but that's all. It does not contain interviews, a glimpse behind the scenes, or insight into the series as a whole. Even worse, there's no logical order to the book. For instance, Stannis Baratheon and Melisandre are featured back-to-back, while the faithful Onion Knight, Davos Seaworth, is 100 pages later, sandwiched between Jon Snow and Arya Stark. I was extremely dishearted that even the descriptions for characters and events are incorrect or incomplete.
If you're looking for a recap and exquisite photographs from the fantasy series, I recommend this book. If you're looking for an in-depth look about the show, go elsewhere.
January 15, 2020
Say what you want about the ending of the television show that ticked a lot of us off...
The actors, costume design, set design, and everything in between is still fun to remember and look back on. I loved how all the characters, including not only the actors, but the locations and dragons (which are characters in their own right) were also include which made me really happy to see.
A great book that has a lot of great photos from the series and even some artwork. Props and their significance are also touche upon.
The actors, costume design, set design, and everything in between is still fun to remember and look back on. I loved how all the characters, including not only the actors, but the locations and dragons (which are characters in their own right) were also include which made me really happy to see.
A great book that has a lot of great photos from the series and even some artwork. Props and their significance are also touche upon.
November 4, 2022
If you’ve seen the show you really don’t need to read this. Just a summary of everything that happened plus some up close pictures of maps, weapons, and maesters chains. I am a little irked by the authors causal mention that Bran spilled no blood which is why he was worthy to be king. However, multiple people including hodor died defending bran. Not to mention he knew the future and did nothing to prevent massive deaths from anyone regardless of political side. I am surprised I finished it after that tbh cause Bran was absolutely not innocent in this game.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 5, 2020
This is a great guide to Game of Thrones! It reminded me of a lot of things from earlier seasons I’d forgotten about, and it was beautifully illustrated and just pretty to look at.
There are obvious spoilers here, so don’t read this if you haven’t watched the show. Not only does it ruin the experience of seeing it for the first time, but the stories here are so condensed that you’d be missing out on a lot.
There are obvious spoilers here, so don’t read this if you haven’t watched the show. Not only does it ruin the experience of seeing it for the first time, but the stories here are so condensed that you’d be missing out on a lot.
May 2, 2024
Beautifully illustrated *tv series* companion. Comprehensive overview of important themes and characters. No shocking new facts for the astute GoT scholar, but I liked having each character’s motivations, moral struggles and development put together in one place, so as to be able to judge once and for all whether they were good or evil (looking at you, Melisandre, Varys, Stannis, Daenerys) and who drinks more wine in which season, Tyrion or Cersei (Tyrion, always, by far).
November 15, 2019
This book is just beautifully done. Unlike the picture here showing only the leaves, the book shows the full tree with the crying blood. The book just gives a history of all characters and events over the eight seasons with pictures and illustrations. Would definitely recommend for any GOT fans out there.
April 4, 2020
This is probably one of the most beautiful books I own. The detail on the cover is absolutely stunning, and the pages are filled with beautiful artwork and photography from the series. Each character's story arc is described in detail, and it actually gave me some further insight into characters' motivations. A must-have for any GoT collector.
April 4, 2024
It's okay, some lovely pictures, acceptable texts, always the same with those guides books, they're cash-in those who could use them aren't interested and those who read them are already fans so they don't learn anything. The texts don't bring any subtexts or theories, a meh guide brought up by the beautiful edition.
December 31, 2025
Con esto pongo fin a mi etapa de Juego de Tronos que nació este año. Pongo a descansar a los personajes del libro y de la serie...al menos hasta que George nos saque otro libro o muera.
Dicho esto,no es el final del mundo de ASOIAF,aún tengo mucho por explorar.
PD:He visto a tantos decir que Jon Snow era el principe prometido cuando,según la guía,era Arya (?). Inesperado.
Dicho esto,no es el final del mundo de ASOIAF,aún tengo mucho por explorar.
PD:He visto a tantos decir que Jon Snow era el principe prometido cuando,según la guía,era Arya (?). Inesperado.
April 14, 2021
As I had already watched the series so took my sweet time to go through this compilation of the 8 seasons. The visual aids provided including timeline of wars, wedding and funerals along with who had more glasses of wine between Tyrion and Cersei were a treat.
May 15, 2022
yes I know this has taken me a few months to read but I have read other books in between. But I decided last night / this morning I had to finish the book.
It is brilliant for any game of thrones fans. Lovely pictures and lots of info
It is brilliant for any game of thrones fans. Lovely pictures and lots of info
December 30, 2019
A handy companion for followers of the series.
January 9, 2020
The companion guide to the series it’s explained a few things from the Recent TV series that I didn’t quite pick up on more a dip into book than a good read
February 15, 2020
What's not to like? It is still too big, for me, to read in a chair. I have to sit on the couch and have the book draped on the couch.
November 19, 2020
Good to keep on your shelf as a reference on how things unfolded and ended in the show version. The high quality photographs a bonus.
March 18, 2021
Un libro imperdible para todo fan de la serie. Me gustó mucho ⚜️
April 14, 2021
Lots of great pictures and enough text to tie it all together.
July 25, 2021
An overview of the characters and the plot/show. Fun to read through if you loved the show.
January 2, 2023
Excellent! Very informative.
March 20, 2024
Een soort encyclopedie van Game of Thrones, leuk om alles nog een keer op een rijtje te zien! Soms wel veel herhaling daardoor en de schrijfstijl kan iets beter :)
July 20, 2024
A good overview of the series
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