A Song of Ice and Fire 2011 Calendar [Calendar]

George R.R. Martin (Author), Ted Nasmith (Illustrator)

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Series: Calendar | Publication Date: July 20, 2010

GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE
2011 CALENDAR
ILLUSTRATIONS BY TED NASMITH


With all-original artwork, acclaimed artist Ted Nasmith brings to life thirteen of the most iconic castles that dominate the landscape of George R.R. Martin's thrilling series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Rendered in brilliantly imaginative detail, these images bring the land of Westeros to vivid life, and will remind fans of why Martin's novels stand as a masterpiece of modern fantasy.

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About the Author

George R.R. Martin sold his first story in 1971 and has been writing professionally since then. He spent ten years in Hollywood as a writer-producer, working on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and television pilots that were never made. In the mid ‘90s he returned to prose, his first love, and began work on his epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. He has been in the Seven Kingdoms ever since. Whenever he’s allowed to leave, he returns to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he lives with the lovely Parris, and two cats named Augustus and Caligula, who think they run the place.

Product Details

• Calendar: 24 pages
• Publisher: Spectra; Wal edition (July 20, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553808001
• ISBN-13: 978-0553808001
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 0.2 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #575,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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George R.R. Martin sold his first story in 1971 and has been writing professionally since then. He spent ten years in Hollywood as a writer-producer, working on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and television pilots that were never made. In the mid '90s he returned to prose, his first love, and began work on his epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. He has been in the Seven Kingdoms ever since. Whenever he's allowed to leave, he returns to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he lives with the lovely Parris, and two cats named Augustus and Caligula, who think they run the place.

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Artwork - Even when it's not quite right, July 24, 2010

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Jeremy "I'm an audiophile, what can I say? My... (Kannapolis, NC, United States) - See all my reviews
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I have to admit that I love Ted Nasmith's work, so was predisposed to like this calendar. For the most part, he rendered the castles wonderfully. Even when I disagree with his take on them, they are still wonderful pieces. Of the 13 castles, 10 are perfect. The renderings of Winterfell, Highgarden, The Red Keep, Riverun, The Eyrie, and Sunspear are particularly fine. One, Casterly Rock, is a very imaginative rendering that, while not being what I had pictured, was so well done that it convinced me. Only 2, Harrenhal and Storms End, were "wrong," and even then, they were beautifully done. In Short, for G. R. R. Martin and fantasy artwork fans, this calendar is well worth it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful artwork for a great series of books!, August 18, 2010

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I don't normally buy calendars for a new year 5 months ahead of time, but didn't want to wait to get this one since I missed out on the 2009 George R.R. Martin "Song of Ice and Fire" calendar. I am a fan of Ted Nasmith's work, particularly his illustrations for Tolkien's "Silmarillion," and the artwork in this calendar is equally stunning. The detail in the paintings is exquisite. There is one castle for each month plus a large gatefold. If you are a fan of Nasmith's, Martin's, or both, I highly recommend this calendar.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, August 23, 2010

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This calendar contains a beautiful rendering of just about every major castle in the ASOAF series, and each and every one of the castles does two things: 1) it meets my expectations in terms of the particular detail built by GRRM. 2) They exceed my expectations with regard to the overall beauty of each castle. The artist is amazing. While every one is incredible, I think Castle Black is my personal favorite. I'm excited to actually use the calendar once 2011 rolls around.