Even before A Game of Thrones George R. R. Martin had already established himself as a giant
in the field of fantasy literature. The first of two stunning collections Dreamsongs: Volume I
is a rare treat for readers offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to
award-winning master. Gathered here in Dreamsongs: Volume I are the very best of George R.
R. Martin's early works including his Hugo Nebula and Bram Stoker award-winning stories
cool fan pieces and the original novella The Ice Dragon from which Martin's New York Times
bestselling children's book of the same title originated. A dazzling array of subjects and
styles that features extensive author commentary Dreamsongs Volume I is the perfect
collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans. "Fans genre historians
and aspiring writers alike will find this shelf-bending retrospective as impressive as it is
intriguing."-Publishers Weekly "Dreamsongs is the ideal way to discover . . . a master of
science fiction fantasy and horror. . . . Martin is a writer like no other."-The Guardian
(U.K.) PRAISE FOR GEORGE R. R. MARTIN "Of those who work in the grand epic-fantasy
tradition Martin is by far the best. In fact . . . this is as good a time as any to proclaim
him the American Tolkien."-Time "Long live George Martin . . . a literary dervish
enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language and bursting with the wild vision of
the very best tale tellers."-The New York Times "I always expect the best from George R. R.
Martin and he always delivers."-Robert Jordan
