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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

#READTHIS #GOT #GameofThrones #HouseoftheDragon @InsightEditions

Last December, we were pleased with this television series, so we delved into the book! When we heard about this fascinating companion to the series, we thought it would be a nice coffee table book and an inspirational art piece. However, it far exceeded our expectations. If you have never professionally worked behind the scenes in television, this wide world of the small screen will be opened up to you and the secrets are unveiled championing the brilliance of this series. It is indeed rare for a prequel or a sequel to live up to the original, but in this case it did.  This work was considered by those that were huge fans and those that thought they'd like the show but hadn't seen it yet and even some that were not familiar with this show in particular, and we all concluded that the imaginative, detailed extravaganza is a huge selling point for the show and we want to go back and see it all again....on a rainy day! (Not today....enjoy the spring of February, a rarity here!)

House of the Dragon by Insight Editions of Simon and Schuster is Highly Recommended.



Inside the Creation of a Targaryen Dynasty
Written By: Gina McIntyre

Based on visionary author George R. R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon charts the earth-shattering events that led to the fall of Westeros’s most powerful family, House Targaryen. Brought to the screen by showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, the ambitious prequel series required a striking new vision that would transport viewers back in time, two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones. With unparalleled access to the show’s cast and crew, including Condal, Sapochnik, and Martin, this book tells the incredible story of their creative journey, from the initial script-writing process to the epic international shoot. Illustrated with a remarkable wealth of concept art, on-set photography, and other key visuals, this is the ultimate companion to House of the Dragon and a must-have for fans.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Go behind the scenes of House of the Dragon and discover exclusive insights and secrets from the show’s ambitious shoot.

REVEALING INTERVIEWS: Go behind the scenes of House of the Dragon through in-depth interviews with showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, creator George R. R. Martin, and the incredible cast including Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Milly Alcock, and Emily Carey.

STUNNING IMAGERY: Explore a treasure trove of never-before-seen images, including concept designs for the show’s dragons, locations, and costumes, plus candid on-set photos.

OFFICIALLY LICENSED: The only officially licensed making-of book for HBO‘s House of the Dragon.

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: House of the Dragon: Inside the Creation of a Targaryen Dynasty is the perfect companion to The Art of Game of Thrones and Game of Thrones: The Costumes, also published by Insight Editions.

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