I had a look inside the book the other day, it was fantastic! What are you doing to celebrate George?

Got mine in the mail yesterday and I love the art. Jon, Ghost, and Tyrion up on the Wall and Dany hatching her eggs are my favorites so far. Much appreciated, keep em coming!

It's to be delivered tomorrow. I cannot wait!

I pre ordered it a few weeks ago, I can't wait ! Thank you for this treat !

I'll definitely check this one out. I also hope to buy another book of yours soon. :)

I'm excited about adding this to the collection. I was curious: have you entertained the possibility of doing more anthology/novella work in the future -- maybe a new DUNK AND EGG, a previously-unpublished chapter from FIRE AND BLOOD or something that hasn't been previously released for THE WINDS OF WINTER?

Hey, George. I know this is pretty off-topic, but I was curious to hear what you think of the news that Tolkien's Tale of Beren and Luthien will be getting a new edit/release? I know you have great respect for Tolkien.
I personally am very excited.

Mine arrived yesterday! The artwork is absolutely stunning! Love that 'new book smell' too. It has an honored place with my aSoIaF first editions....and my 50th Anniversary edition of Dune (alas no first edition for Dune, but I have an early 70's edition)
What a beautiful way to celebrate this epic journey's 20th birthday!

Hello Mr. Martin, I just recieve my illustrated book, page 648, Joffrey is miscut. I was wondering if it was a printing error or I was just unlucky???

Thank you
Have a good day.

Daniel Vezina

Dear Mr. Martin,
there have been idiotic rumors on the internet during the last week claiming that you have lost your manuscript for TWOW, and that due to this the book will either hit the shelves in no less than two years from now or that it will never be published at all.
Since this is first and foremost bad advertising with respect to your great talent, could you reassure us that your work is going on as usual?
Such web pages should be banned!

We believe in you! :-)

Take your time George. The length and content deseve it. You are a master. I will only be disappointed when the last word is read. But then I get to do it again!

I bought my copy two days ago. I was going to wait until it trickled down to the used book stores. But was persuaded to get it once I saw the art work (and the 40% off the cover helped as well). Some of the artwork is from the art books/gaming cards as well as the calendars, but other work is completely new.

For some reason I actually find the images very complimentary to the story and it doesn't feel like a money grab. I also like the fact that they used a new type setting or font, and I like the feel of the paper. The book has a nice heft to it and feels nice in my hand.