A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2) ** Signed**

Martin, George R.R.

ISBN 10: 0007456344 / ISBN 13: 9780007456345

Published by Harper Voyager, Great Britain, 2011

About this Item

Signed by George R R Martin on title page - Signature only. Received in person This is a special slipcase edition published by Harper / Voyager in London. 2011 First thus - first printing. Number 1 present No dust jacket as issued. Blue Boards All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. Thanks.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2) ** Signed**
• Publisher: Harper Voyager, Great Britain
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007456344
• ISBN 13: 9780007456345
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: SPECIAL.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Not Issued
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Fiction / Fantasy
  • Signed First Editions

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Synopsis

HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A CLASH OF KINGS is the second volume in the series. A beautifully presented slipcased edition of A CLASH OF KINGS.

Review

How does he do it? George R.R. Martin's high fantasy weaves a spell sufficient to seduce even those who vowed never to start a doorstopper fantasy series again (the first book--A Game of Thrones--runs over 700 pages). A Clash of Kings is longer and even more grim, but Martin continues to provide compelling characters in a vividly real world.

The Seven Kingdoms have come apart. Joffrey, Queen Cersei's sadistic son, ascends the Iron Throne following the death of Robert Baratheon, the Usurper, who won it in battle. Queen Cersei's family, the Lannisters, fight to hold it for him. Both the dour Stannis and the charismatic Renly Baratheon, Robert's brothers, also seek the throne. Robb Stark, declared King in the North, battles to avenge his father's execution and retrieve his sister from Joffrey's court. Daenerys, the exiled last heir of the former ruling family, nurtures three dragons and seeks a way home. Meanwhile the Night's Watch, sworn to protect the realm from dangers north of the Wall, dwindle in numbers, even as barbarian forces gather and beings out of legend stalk the Haunted Forest.

Sound complicated? It is, but fine writing makes this a thoroughly satisfying stew of dark magic, complex political intrigue, and horrific bloodshed. --Nona Vero