Dreamsongs: Volume I
Volume I
Readers rate it 3.8 (23 on Hardcover)
722 pages · Released Oct 16, 2012 · Bantam
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This is a collection of George R. R. Martin's early short stories and novellas, spanning fantasy, science fiction, and horror. While not as dark as A Game of Thrones, the collection contains mature themes including fantasy violence, occasional profanity, and some horror elements suitable for older teens rather than younger readers. The stories vary widely in content; some are more literary and introspective, others feature warfare and darker subject matter.
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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 I is a rare treat for readers, offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master. Gathered her... 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 I is a rare treat for readers, offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master. Gathered here in Dreamsongs: Volume I are 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 novella The Ice Dragon, from which Martin’s New York Times bestselling children’s book of the same title originated. A dazzling array of subjects and styles that features extensive author commentary, Dreamsongs, Volume I is 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 “Dreamsongs is 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
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- Fiction
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Fantasy fiction
- American
- Adventure
- War
- Classics
- Short stories
- American Fantasy fiction
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ISBN 9780553385687 · Bantam