{"product_id":"9780553385694","title":"Dreamsongs: Volume II","description":"\u003cb\u003eEven before the enormous success of \u003ci\u003eA Game of Thrones, \u003c\/i\u003eGeorge R. R. Martin had secured his reputation as one of the most exciting storytellers of our time. The second of two thrilling collections, \u003ci\u003eDreamsongs: Volume II \u003c\/i\u003econtinues the story of his amazing journey from a young writer to a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling force of nature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Whether writing about werewolves, wizards, or outer space, George R. R. Martin is renowned for his versatility and expansive talent, as demonstrated in this dazzling collection. \u003ci\u003eDreamsongs: Volume II \u003c\/i\u003econtains acclaimed stories such as the World Fantasy Award winner “The Skin Trade,” as well as the first novella in the Ice and Fire universe, \u003ci\u003eThe Hedge Knight\u003c\/i\u003e—plus two early screenplays. Featuring extensive author commentary, \u003ci\u003eDreamsongs: Volume II \u003c\/i\u003eis an invaluable chronicle of a writer at the height of his creativity—and an unforgettable reading experience for fans old and new.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Science fiction, fantasy and horror fans alike will be blown away by the diversity and quality of stories. . . . This extraordinary collection is one to cherish.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eDreamsongs \u003c\/i\u003eis the ideal way to discover . . . a master of science fiction, fantasy and horror. . . . Martin is a writer like no other.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian \u003c\/i\u003e(U.K.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR GEORGE R. R. MARTIN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “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.”—\u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “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.”—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers.”—Robert Jordan","brand":"George R. R. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":47564179144916,"sku":"9780553385694","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_0a134e7a-5846-40be-9b23-2c5d25d44a22.jpg?v=1771374599","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780553385694","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}