1 / 3A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is George R.R. Martin’s illustrated collection of the first three Dunk and Egg prequel novellas to A Song of Ice and Fire. Its 368 pages bring together a hedge knight and his young squire in Westeros, with more than 160 illustrations listed in the description.
At a glance
- Collects the first three official prequel novellas featuring Dunk and Egg.
- Set in Westeros about a century before A Game of Thrones, during Targaryen rule.
- The listing description says the volume includes more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines three novellas in one volume, giving readers a substantial Dunk and Egg story collection.
- Illustrations are a stated part of the edition, adding visual material alongside the prose.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | HarperVoyager |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 Jun. 2017 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 000823809X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008238094 |
| Weight listed | 294 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.34 x 19.81 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing's bestseller wording is not supported as a claim about this book: the supplied description identifies Fire and Blood as a Sunday Times bestseller, not A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The title and listing also call it a historical fantasy fiction book, while the description presents it as a fantasy prequel collection. The listing says it is now a major TV series, but does not clarify whether this refers to the book or its story adaptation.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for Dunk and Egg stories set in Westeros before A Game of Thrones.
- George R.R. Martin readers who want three prequel novellas and accompanying illustrations in one volume.
Less suited to
- Readers who want the main A Song of Ice and Fire novels rather than a prequel collection.
- Readers seeking a standalone, unillustrated edition. The supplied listing describes this volume as illustrated.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is notably positive about the engaging storytelling, Dunk and Egg’s characters, writing and illustrations. Customers also describe the book favourably against the TV series and consider it worth the money. For readers choosing a prose edition, those reported strengths align with the listing’s three-story collection and illustrated format, though opinions about the adaptation are personal comparisons rather than evidence about its quality.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the engaging story, characterisation, writing and illustrations.
- Some customer feedback describes the book as better than the TV series and considers it worth the money.
Frequently asked questions
What stories are included in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
The listing describes it as a collection of the first three official Dunk and Egg prequel novellas to A Song of Ice and Fire.
Is this set before A Game of Thrones?
Yes. The description places the story about a century before A Game of Thrones, when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne.
Does this edition include illustrations?
The listing description says it features more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni.
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