Dreamsongs, Volume I -- George R. R. Martin

<b>Even before <i>A Game of Thrones, </i> George R. R. Martin had already established himself as a giant in the field of fantasy literature. The first of two stunning collections, <i>Dreamsongs: Volume I </i>is a rare treat for readers, offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master.</b><br> <b> </b><br> Gathered here in <i>Dreamsongs: </i> <i>Volume I </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 <i>The Ice Dragon, </i> from which Martin's <i>New York Times </i>bestselling children's book of the same title originated. A dazzling array of subjects and styles that features extensive author commentary, <i>Dreamsongs, Volume I </i>is the perfect collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans. <p/> <b>"Fans, genre historians and aspiring writers alike will find this shelf-bending retrospective as impressive as it is intriguing."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br> <b> </b><br> <b>"<i>Dreamsongs </i>is the ideal way to discover . . . a master of science fiction, fantasy and horror. . . . Martin is a writer like no other."--<i>The Guardian </i>(U.K.)</b><br> <b> </b><br> <b>PRAISE FOR GEORGE R. R. MARTIN</b> <p/> "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."--<i>Time</i> <p/> "Long live