A Game of Thrones is the first novel in the highly acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin
A Game Of Thrones Synopsis
In the continent of Westeros a conspiracy is being plot against the King of the seven Kingdoms. Far in the north, at the end of the world, a terrible evil is forming and lurking its way toward the realm of men. While in the east a young exiled princess plans to return to her rightful place.
Reception
Locus Award – Best Novel (Fantasy) (Won) – (1997)
World Fantasy Award – Best Novel (Nominated) – (1997)
Hugo Award – Best Novella for Blood of the Dragon (Won) – (1997)
Nebula Award – Best Novel (Nominated) – (1997)
Ignotus Award – Best Novel (Foreign) (Won) – (2003)
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A Game of Thrones, is the first novel in the "A Song of Ice and Fire series by author George R. R. Martin. It follows the nation of The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, The Wall, and The Free Cities. The novel takes place in a fictional world with a carefully detailed backstory, similar to historical fiction.
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Fast Facts
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Author
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Genre
Fantasy
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Publication date
6 August 1996
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Publisher
Bantam Books & Voyager Books
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Pages
694
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ISBN
0-553-10354-7
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Adaptations
TV Series, Card Game, Board Game Role Playing Game
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TV Series
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Fact:
First Novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series
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Fact:
Followed by A Clash of Kings
