{"product_id":"beyond-the-wallisbn-9781936661749","title":"Beyond the Wall","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet ready for HBO's \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones: House of the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e prequel series with this exploration of George R.R. Martin's iconic novels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe world created by George R.R. Martin in his high fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire—now the basis for the hit HBO series \u003ci\u003e Game of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e—is not only richly drawn, but also immensely popular. By \u003ci\u003eA Game of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e' debut in May 2011, the series already had more than 6 million copies in print in the US and had sold more than 16 million worldwide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the television series' debut, \u003ci\u003eA Game of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e and subsequent titles in the series have appeared consistently on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller list. The latest title in the series, \u003ci\u003eA Dance with Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e, sold nearly 300,000 copies on its first day in print.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond the Wall\u003c\/i\u003e explores the book series' influences, its place in the fantasy pantheon, its challenging narrative choices, and the pull of its stunningly epic scope.\"\u003ci\u003eBeyond the Wall\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling read and provides plenty of food for thought when considering Martin's writing . . . If you're a fan of the Song of Ice and Fire series, give \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Wall\u003c\/i\u003e a look. It's well worth the time.\"\u003cbr\u003e—GeekDad, Wired.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBeyond the Wall\u003c\/i\u003e offers bracing takes on the ingrained sexism, brutal violence, and expectations for female characters in Westeros, while reminding readers that critical thinking is key . . . If you feel like some more insight into this crew of flawed, feral, fascinating characters will inform your [\u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e] Season Three viewing, read on—and good luck putting it down.\"\u003cbr\u003e—BiblioBitch, BitchMagazine.org\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A stunning array of talented creators and critics have been gathered into this scintillating essay collection of analysis\/reactions to the world created by George R. R. Martin in A Song of Ice and Fire, and \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Midwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The essays are fascinating and insightful, thoughtful and thought-provoking, and as a whole the collection presents the complexity, depth and richness of Martin's creation . . . Highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e—ScienceFictionWorld.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A must-have for any A Song of Ice and Fire diehard . . . Whether you be Stark or Lannister, Dornish or Dothraki, \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Wall: Exploring George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire\u003c\/i\u003e is one book you can trust to feed your \u003ci\u003eThrones\u003c\/i\u003e addiction until winter finally arrives.\"\u003cbr\u003e—FanboyComics.net\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If anything, this book itself proves that the series has turned academicians on their heads. Geeks, we are finally being legitimized . . . Anyone who is a fan of [A Song of Ice and Fire] should absolutely own this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Geekadelphia.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A great read for anyone who loves the books.\"\u003cbr\u003e—TVOvermind.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBeyond the Wall\u003c\/i\u003e leav[es] you with plenty of food for thought but also leav[es] you thirsting for more. It's a great temporary antidote to the long wait \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e fans are undergoing, both for the third season and for the sixth book in the series.\"\u003cbr\u003e—TVRage.com\u003cb\u003eJames Lowder\u003c\/b\u003e has worked extensively on both sides of the editorial blotter. His bestselling, widely translated dark fantasy novels include \u003ci\u003eKnight of the Black Rose\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePrince of Lies\u003c\/i\u003e, and his short fiction has appeared in such anthologies as \u003ci\u003eShadows Over Baker Street\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Repentant\u003c\/i\u003e. As an editor he's helmed over a dozen anthologies, including\u003ci\u003e Curse of the Full Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and the recent Smart Pop collection \u003ci\u003eTriumph of the Walking Dead\u003c\/i\u003e, and has directed book lines or series with subjects ranging from Arthurian Britain to zombies. His nonfiction writing on film and comics has seen print in \u003ci\u003eAmazing Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSci-Fi Universe\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Smart Pop collections \u003ci\u003eKing Kong Is Back!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Unauthorized X-Men\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Smart Pop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305084506341,"sku":"NP9781936661749","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781936661749.jpg?v=1730759336","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/beyond-the-wallisbn-9781936661749","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}