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Title details for Selections from Dreamsongs 1 by George R. R. Martin - Available

Selections from Dreamsongs 1

Fan Fiction and Sci-Fi from Martin's Early Years: Unabridged Selections

by George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin
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Dubbed "the American Tolkien" by Time magazine, #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin is a giant in the field of fantasy literature and one of the most exciting storytellers of our time. Now he delivers a rare treat for readers: a compendium of his shorter works, collected into two stunning volumes, that offers fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master.
Gathered here in Volume I are the very best of George R. R. Martin's early works, including never-before-published fan pieces, his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards—winning stories–plus the original novella The Ice Dragon, from which Martin's New York Times bestselling children's book of the same title originated. A dazzling array that features extensive author commentary, Dreamsongs, Volume I, is the perfect collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Dreamsongs

  • Publisher

  • Awards

  • Release date

    October 30, 2007

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781415942802
      • File size: 427939 KB
      • Duration: 14:51:32

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      April 1, 2008
      This large, mostly enjoyable collection includes several Hugo and Nebula Award- winning stories and covers Martin's career from his emergence in the early 1970s. In passages narrated by Martin himself, listeners learn about his inspirations, schooling as a journalist, scores of rejections, and childhood love of "funny books" en route to becoming a broadly appealing author in the sf, fantasy, and horror genres. While these sections are illuminating, Martin's pridethough well deservedis sometimes distracting. A variety of narrators supply the stories with many voices; some work better than others, even across stories. Scott Brick excels at the variety of tales thrown at him, Kirby Heyborne is reliably enjoyable, but Roy Dotrice's distinctive voice is only suitable for some of the works he narrates. The collection is reminiscent of Isaac Asimov's The Early Asimov, and, as a writer, Martin falls somewhere between Asimov and Neil Gaiman. This should do well at medium-sized to large libraries with active sf and fantasy sections.Douglas C. Lord, Connecticut State Lib., Hartford

      Copyright 2008 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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