A fascinating insight into George R.R. Martin and his inspirations, both in history and in other works of fiction.
Highly recommended to fellow ASOIAF enjoyers, as well as fantasy writers who might be intrigued about how others go about worldbuilding!

A well researched analysis of George R. R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” series’ influences from both real world and literature. Tom Huddleston is sure to capture these events and stories and how they help shape the well-beloved series.

“The Worlds of George R.R. Martin” is a good reference for any reader interested in the “Game of Thrones” series. The influences that are covered are brief but insightful, making it a good resource for both those who are seeking starting points in their own exploration of these influences and those who simply seek the basic knowledge behind them.

Unfortunately, my only option was to read this on the NetGalley app and I just couldn't. It's a bummer because I love Martin and was really hoping to read this one. But the type showed up as black and adjusting the settings did nothing for me.

This book is so wild and well put together! I can not praise this enough! Especially for lovers of world building. So much great insider information and incredible photos.
Highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion for the opportunity to read and review this book!

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The breadth and the depth of the George RR Martin is as vast as the universes he creates. Detailing his illustrious career as a short novelist, screenwriter, and successful novelist his worlds have touched what may seem like all of the world.

Hailing from a lineage of a once wealthy family, George lived in his head inspired to create worlds from the pieces of the world around him. He was always bursting with creativity and honed that skill in his many forms of writing.

There was so much in this book not just about the author himself (a wealth of knowledge of that exists here as well) but also so much that can inspire burgeoning writers alike. So much to take away from the process and the unrelenting determination to "keep writing" and the importance of not only the story but also the execution which largely is to credit for Martin's success.

Fans of History and historical fiction will also love this book as there is much ado about Martins Westeros and its many inspirations.

Film and book buff will so appreciate this compendium.

Since the second season of HOTD wrapped up I needed no excuse to dive back into the world of Westeros. I loved finding out about the historical events that inspired everything from the Red Wedding to The Wall and would definitely recommend to any fans of the books or TV series.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

A comprehensive look into the sources of inspiration for the grand A Song of Ice and Fire series may be found in Tom Huddleston's book The Worlds of George R.R. Martin. This book delves into the creative process of short story author George R.R. Martin, who created a vast and complex fantasy universe. Huddleston looks at the literary works, historical occurrences, and individual experiences that shaped Martin's conception of his intricately developed cosmos. This book explores the range of influences that inspired one of the most recognisable modern fantasy novels, from the Roman Empire and the Wars of the Roses to several mythologies and Martin's personal life. Ideal for those who are keen to discover the complexities of Martin's epic storytelling.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing group for this ARC. This is 100% my honest review.
Acute little book that gives great insight into GRRM and his inspiration. Great for fans of both the books and show.

The Worlds of George R.R. Martin is an in-depth bringing together of the enormous range of inspirations behind Martin’s work ­– from historical borrowings as wide-ranging as the Roman empire, the Wars of the Roses and the Mongol conquests, to diverse literary and mythological texts, and Martin’s own family experience and biography.

Thank you Quarto Publishing Group & Netgalley for the digital ARC! I wanted to read this book because I enjoyed reading the books and watching the TV show. I enjoyed reading this book and looking at the pictures that are included in the book. This book is perfect for Game Of Thrones fans. If you are a Game Of Thrones fan then read this book when it goes on sale September 24.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me an E-ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. I really loved this book. I love Game of Thrones so as soon as I saw this was available to request I leapt on it. I feel like this book was very well informed. I liked how the book was split into parts and had a chapter on each area of Westeros. I also appreciated how it related the scenes and inspiration for Game of Thrones to historical events as well as some pop culture influences. Overall a very interesting read. I would recommend!

A very interesting read. Loved reading about all the things that inspired various locations and lore in the game of thrones world!

This was a super fun read, full of fascinating historical facts and interesting details from the world of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, and I absolutely loved it. 10/10 will recommend, will buy for my husband's birthday (as he is a giant GoT nerd). Get this for your loved ones, they'll enjoy it for sure!

My boyfriend is a collector of Game of Thrones books and is so excited to get his hands on this one. A very informative look at some of the most impressive world building ever. If only I'd had reference books when I first watched Game of Thrones I wouldn't have been so lost!

Great visuals and easy to read

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and Tom Huddleston for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I really enjoyed reading this one and I think other Game of Thrones fans will enjoy it as well. It includes great images and backstory to the world that I found really interesting.

The historical, literary and pop-culture inspirations and references behind George R R Martin’s series A Song of Ice and Fire are discovered in this book. It is perfect for any fan of Martin’s work, since it uncovers deeper meanings and creates a better understanding of the fantasy world Martin created. The book is well structured and very well written, it is an easy and captivating read. Each section is accompanied by photos, screen grabs from the series, posters, works of art, all connected to the concept from the series. I especially enjoyed the locations break-downs, and the historical parallels with real-life figures and events.

It was so exciting to read and view the inspiration behind George's work, I've loved the world of ice and fire, so this was such a magical book to read and look through.

A long detailed book could be written on the historical sources and inspirations for A Song of Ice and Fire. This isn't it. It is an inviting, uncritical, easy to read overview, along with Quarto's well chosen illustrations. The cliché applies here: a great gift for Game of Thrones fans.

A very interesting take combining history with the illustrations. A great gift for any George RR Martin and Game of Thrones fan #quarto

Expect EXTRAVAGANT!

Yes, you can expect real pictures of movie scenes, rare paintings, the most amazing quotes and descriptions of the most known works of the author.

Expect nothing less than your highest expectations when you pick up this book.

This book is a treasure!

Thank you, Frances Lincoln, for the ARC.