Beyond the Wall
Exploring George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, From A Game of Thrones to A Dance with Dragons
by James Lowder
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Pub Date Jun 26 2012 | Archive Date Mar 31 2013
BenBella Books | Smart Pop Books
Description
Foreword by New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore
The epic game of thrones chronicled in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. In Beyond the Wall, bestselling authors and acclaimed critics offer up thought-provoking essays and compelling insights:
-Daniel Abraham reveals the unique challenges of adapting the original books into graphic novels.
-Westeros.org founders Linda Antonsson and Elio M. Garcia, Jr., explore the series’ complex heroes and villains, and their roots in the Romantic movement.
-Wild Cards contributor Caroline Spector delves into the books’ controversial depictions of power and gender.
Plus much more, from military science fiction writer Myke Cole on the way Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder shapes many of the leading characters to author and television writer Ned Vizzini on the biases against genre fiction that color critical reactions to the series.
Advance Praise
"A must-have for any A Song of Ice and Fire diehard . . . Whether you be Stark or Lannister, Dornish or Dothraki, Beyond the Wall: Exploring George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire is one book you can trust to feed your Thrones addiction until winter finally arrives." —Bryant Dillon at FanboyComics.net