A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R. R. Martin

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

George R. R. Martin, Gary Gianni

Random House Worlds · Paperback · February 25, 2020

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES Taking place nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the three official prequel novellas to George R.

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Who it’s for
Compact fantasy with enough legend, grit, and page-turning ease to invite both study and pleasure.
Genres
Epic Fantasy, Short Stories (Single Author), Fantasy Adventure
Published
Random House Worlds, February 25, 2020

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES Taking place nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin's ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire.

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LOS ANGELES TIMES AND BUZZFEED These collected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living consciousness. Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne, there was Dunk and Egg. A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. Featuring more than 160 illustrations that artist Gary Gianni created specifically for this book, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn't dead—yet. “Stirring . . . As Tolkien has his Silmarillion, so [George R. R.] Martin has this trilogy of foundational tales. They succeed on their own, but in addition, they succeed in making fans want more.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Compact Legend

Compact fantasy with enough legend, grit, and page-turning ease to invite both study and pleasure.

Come here for

  • short-form fantasy, easy to dip into
  • cultural touchstone with a collector’s pull

Expect

  • medieval texture
  • episode-sized storytelling

Where it sits

Epic Fantasy71%
Short Stories (Single Author)56%
Fantasy Adventure27%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Epic Fantasy
  • Short Stories (Single Author)
Authors
George R. R. Martin, Gary Gianni
Publisher
Random House Worlds
Published
February 25, 2020
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Action & Adventure