George R.R. Martin

Soon You Could Own Game Of Thrones‘ Coolest Crown (Kingdom Not Included)

Sure,it’s not the real thing from the show, but hey, when it comes to getting the fancy-ass crown of several Westerosi kings, take what you can get – like this still pretty fancy replica coming from Factory Entertainment. Factory will be revealing the crown – described as a ‘museum replica’ which usually just means ‘super…

Tech News James Whitbrook Feb 2

Dissecting The Secrets Inside The New Game Of Thrones Season 5 Trailer

Having taken the weekend to sift through the mysteries and the glories of the newest trailer for Game of Thrones’ fifth season, we feel ready to finally get into the details of what awaits us when the show returns on April 12th. So watch the trailer one more time, and then join us for the…

io9 Rob Bricken Feb 2

The Winds Of Winter Will Not Blow in 2015

In an announcement that may temper your excitement from the new Game of Thrones season 5 trailer released earlier, HarperCollins has confirmed that the sixth book in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series will not be published in 2015. Which is kind of funny, because it blows. Immediately moving past…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Jan 30

From Lazarus Long To Capt. Jack Harkness: Bisexuality In Science Fiction

Why were there so many bisexual heroes in the 1970s (including Robert A. Heinlein’s Lazarus Long), and was bisexuality viewed as “futuristic”? More to the point, why did bi heroes mostly vanish throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and what brought them back? Erotic science fiction author and Circlet Press publisher Cecilia Tan explains. https://gizmodo.com/this-erotica-book-might-actually-be-the-years-most-dang-5969540 Tan…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jan 21

Looks Like George R.R. Martin Just Shot Down A Huge Fan Theory

A savvy Redditor, _honeybird, went to the Cushing Library and looked at the original manuscript for A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin, including editorial notes and Martin’s responses. And… it looks like Martin shot down a major fan theory and revealed a huge spoiler. Top image: The Shield That Guards the Realms of…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jan 9

What’s The Most Dysfunctional Family In Science Fiction Or Fantasy?

Families are rough. Sometimes the people who raised you or grew up with you are the hardest ones to be around. And the holidays are a time to think about families, and togetherness… and realize you could have it worse. Which family in science fiction or fantasy is the absolute most messed-up and tragic? Please…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Dec 29

Gingerbread Iron Throne Is Worth Climbing A Wall Of Sugar For

Seriously, this gingerbread version of the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones is just so well done. If Princess Bubblegum crossed the Narrow Sea and conquered Westeros, this is probably the throne she would sit on. Right before she started doing unholy experiments to create candy White Walkers. This thing of pure beauty was tweeted…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Dec 22

10 Ways To Turn Your Real Life Experiences Into Science Fiction

Unless you’ve commanded a starship, fought off an alien invasion or survived a global disaster, your life experiences probably aren’t too science-fictional. But still, the most powerful stories are often rooted in things that actually happened. Here are 10 tricks for turning your personal true stories into science fiction. People often say that you should…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Dec 18

What’s The Most Shocking Moment In Any Science Fiction Or Fantasy Book?

Television shows and movies don’t have a monopoly on “holy crap, what just happened” moments. Science fiction and fantasy books are full of twists and events that make you throw the book across the room… then run to retrieve it, so you can know what happens next. What’s the most shocking scene you’ve ever read?…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Dec 12

Will Game of Thrones Have A “Deliberately Unsatisfying” Ending?

Most of us have at least a vague idea of how we think George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels, and the Game of Thrones TV series, will end. But those expectations are shaped by the usual course of epic fantasy — and as Winter is Comingpoints out, Martin has maintained an…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Dec 9

Game Of Thrones Designer Says Sand Snakes’ “Nipple Armor” Was A Mistake

Readers of George R.R. Martin’s novels will be excited to see the legendary Sand Snakes appearing on Game of Thrones this spring. But some people’s enthusiasm was slightly tempered when the first set photos of the Sand Snakes appeared, revealing… armor with nipples. Costume designer Michele Clapton says this was a mistake. Talking to New…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Dec 8

Art Reveals the Diverse Beauty of the World of A Song of Ice and Fire

From Braavos to King’s Landing to the Vale and beyond, concept artist Paolo Puggioni drew landscapes of places all over the world of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. He’s put some of his work for the art book The World of Ice and Fireup on his website, and they are gorgeous.…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Nov 25

Who Is The Sexiest Book Character, Ever?

Earlier today, Asgardian god Chris Hemsworth was crowned King Sexy Pants of People Magazine. And while the “real life” actor is nice, we’d still rather bang the fantasy (Thor). Which lead us to this question: who is the hottest fictional literary character of all time? Our answer is Robb Stark, the less needy version of…

io9 Meredith Woerner Nov 19

The Difference Between Good Worldbuilding And Great Worldbuilding

Worldbuilding is the bedrock of science fiction and fantasy. We obsess about it constantly, because characters and plots are often only as compelling as the worlds they inhabit. We’ve decried bad worldbuilding before — but what makes worldbuilding great? Here’s one key factor. So I’ve been obsessing about worldbuilding a lot lately, and trying to…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Nov 13

Marvel At The Winners Of The 2014 World Fantasy Awards!

Today’s World Fantasy Awards ceremony was full of great surprises and well-deserved accolades. It was a really good day for Caitlín R. Kiernan, Subterranean Press, Tor.com and dangerous women. And the best novel goes to Sofia Samatar for A Stranger in Olondria! We were there, and here’s the skinny. Toastmaster Mary Robinette Kowal told hilarious…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Nov 9

Even Robert Baratheon Bows Down To This George R. R. Martin Cosplay

Did you do a double take? Because at first glance, we didn’t even realize there were two cosplayers in this picture. “A friend of mine does cosplay as Robert Baratheon,” writes redditor wheeliejuice. “He ran into another cosplayer today. I think they both nailed it.” No kidding. That is damn impressive. H/t /r/pics

Television Robbie Gonzalez Nov 8

George R.R. Martin Reveals The Worst Fate That Could Befall Westeros

Since pretty much page one of A Game of Thrones, a terrible threat has been hanging over the land of Westeros — the Others, those supernatural butchers who raise the dead. And now at last, in his new book The World of Ice & Fire, George R.R. Martin gives us details about what would happen…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Oct 27

Which Tragically Flawed Hero Shouldn’t Have Believed Their Own Hype?

The greatest heroes (and villains) are fearless, and never stop believing in themselves. But that kind of self-confidence can also be your downfall. Which legendary hero (or epic villain) really shouldn’t have taken his or her own legend quite so seriously? Please include a picture, poster, clip, comics panel, book cover or other visual aid…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Oct 8

Watch A Team Of Actors Learn Game Of Thrones’ Dothraki From Scratch

Dothraki is a tricky language to speak — even the Khaleesi herself screws up her pronunciation. But you can speak it like a bloodrider! The Living Language school has just started offering Dothraki classes, and we have an exclusive video featuring the man who invented this thorny tongue, David Peterson. In the video above, Peterson…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Oct 7

George R.R. Martin Explains Why There’s No Gay Sex In His Novels

One of the most noticeable differences between George R.R. Martin’s books and the Game of Thrones television adaptation was the fact that the latter features fairly explicit homosexuality, especially between Loras and Renly. Talking to the Edinburgh Book Festival, Martin explained why he left that out of the books. Basically, it boils down to the…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Aug 12

Soon You Could Own Game Of Thrones‘ Coolest Crown (Kingdom Not Included)

Dissecting The Secrets Inside The New Game Of Thrones Season 5 Trailer

The Winds Of Winter Will Not Blow in 2015

From Lazarus Long To Capt. Jack Harkness: Bisexuality In Science Fiction

Looks Like George R.R. Martin Just Shot Down A Huge Fan Theory

What’s The Most Dysfunctional Family In Science Fiction Or Fantasy?

Gingerbread Iron Throne Is Worth Climbing A Wall Of Sugar For

10 Ways To Turn Your Real Life Experiences Into Science Fiction

What’s The Most Shocking Moment In Any Science Fiction Or Fantasy Book?

Will Game of Thrones Have A “Deliberately Unsatisfying” Ending?

Game Of Thrones Designer Says Sand Snakes’ “Nipple Armor” Was A Mistake

Art Reveals the Diverse Beauty of the World of A Song of Ice and Fire

Who Is The Sexiest Book Character, Ever?

The Difference Between Good Worldbuilding And Great Worldbuilding

Marvel At The Winners Of The 2014 World Fantasy Awards!

Even Robert Baratheon Bows Down To This George R. R. Martin Cosplay

George R.R. Martin Reveals The Worst Fate That Could Befall Westeros

Which Tragically Flawed Hero Shouldn’t Have Believed Their Own Hype?

Watch A Team Of Actors Learn Game Of Thrones’ Dothraki From Scratch

George R.R. Martin Explains Why There’s No Gay Sex In His Novels

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