The World of Ice & Fire

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The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones is a companion book for George R. R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series. Written by Martin, Elio M. García Jr. and Linda Antonsson, it was published by Bantam on October 28, 2014. The 326-page volume is a fully illustrated "history compendium" of Martins fictional world, written from the perspective of an in-world "Maester" and featuring newly written material, family trees, and extensive maps and artwork.

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What order should I read the A Song of Ice and Fire series?

Read The World of Ice & Fire first, then follow the publication order above — A Game of Thrones, then A Storm of Swords, then A Dance with Dragons, then A Game of Thrones, then A Clash of Kings, then A Storm of Swords, then A Feast for Crows, then A Dance with Dragons.

What genre is The World of Ice & Fire?

It sits on the Fantasy shelves.

Who wrote The World of Ice & Fire?

George R.R. Martin, Elio M. Garcia, Jr. & Linda Antonsson.

A Song of Ice and Fire — reading order

  1. → The World of Ice & Fire you are here
  2. 1 A Game of Thrones
  3. 2 A Storm of Swords
  4. 3 A Dance with Dragons
  5. 4 A Game of Thrones (1996)
  6. 5 A Clash of Kings (1998)
  7. 6 A Storm of Swords (2000)
  8. 7 A Feast for Crows (2005)
  9. 8 A Dance with Dragons (2008)