Beyond the Wall

Foreword by New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore

The epic game of thrones chronicled in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. In Beyond the Wall, bestselling authors and acclaimed critics offer up thought-provoking essays and compelling insights:

-Daniel Abraham reveals the unique challenges of adapting the original books into graphic novels.
-Westeros.org founders Linda Antonsson and Elio M. Garcia, Jr., explore the series’ complex heroes and villains, and their roots in the Romantic movement.
-Wild Cards contributor Caroline Spector delves into the books’ controversial depictions of power and gender.

Plus much more, from military science fiction writer Myke Cole on the way Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder shapes many of the leading characters to author and television writer Ned Vizzini on the biases against genre fiction that color critical reactions to the series.