The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty

(Hardback)

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This lavish visual historyfeaturing over 150 new, full-colour illustrationsis a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBOs Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon.
For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyrias Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martins epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryens conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragonsthe bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good.

Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryensand their dragonscome vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros.

Reviews

Truly gloriousA book that any collector of fantasy and fantasy artwork should have on their shelves
FORBES

a must-have collectible for GAME OF THRONES enthusiasts who have been swept up in the rich Targaryen lore of House of the Dragon
COLLIDER

Gorgeous
IGN

PRAISE FOR FIRE AND BLOOD:

A masterpiece
SUNDAY TIMES

An epic take, viewed from soaring heights
DAILY MAIL

A feast of pure imagination
SFX

The sheer detail of the richly layered world [Martin] has created is astonishing, with narrative twists and turns aplenty
SUNDAY EXPRESS

PRAISE FOR A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE:

Of those who work in the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best
TIME MAGAZINE

Colossal, staggeringMartin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome
SFX

Martins style is so vivid that you will be hooked within a few pages
THE TIMES

I always expect the best from George R.R. Martin and he always delivers
ROBERT JORDAN

Author Bio

George R.R. Martin is the author of fifteen novels and novellas, including five volumes of A Song of Ice and Fire, several collections of short stories, as well as screenplays for television and feature films. Dubbed 'the American Tolkien', George R.R. Martin has won numerous awards including the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award. He is an Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy Award-winning Game of Thrones, which is based on his A Song of Ice and Fire series. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. George R.R. Martin is the author of fifteen novels and novellas, including five volumes of A Song of Ice and Fire, several collections of short stories, as well as screenplays for television and feature films. Dubbed the American Tolkien, George R.R. Martin has won numerous awards including the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award. He is an Executive Producer on HBOs Emmy Award-winning Game of Thrones, which is based on his A Song of Ice and Fire series. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.