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

by George R. R. Martin Narrated by George R. R. Martin, Claudia Black, Mark Bramhall, Scott Brick, Roy Dotrice

Overview

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 selection of his shorter works, collected into this audio collection, offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master.

Whether writing about werewolves, wizards, or outer space, George R.R. Martin is renowned for his versatility and expansive talent, highlighted in this dazzling collection. Dreamsongs: Unabridged Selections is an invaluable chronicle of a writer at the height of his creativity-and an unforgettable listening experience for fans old and new.

Editorial Reviews

APR/MAY 08 - AudioFile

[Editor's Note: The following is a combined review of DREAMSONGS, VOLUMES I-III.]--George R.R. Martin has covered a great deal of ground in his career. If proof is needed, look no further than this three-volume audio retrospective, which contains unabridged stories in the science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres. Each section of the audiobook covers a period in Martin’s career and is introduced by Martin himself, who reads a lengthy essay brimming with biographical and story-related details. Excepting his earliest work, there’s not a weak story in the lot, and each one is well matched with a top-notch narrator. Some standouts include Mark Bramhall’s performance of the famous science-fiction horror story “Sandkings,” Roy Dotrice’s disturbing reading of “The Pear-Shaped Man,” Emily Janice Card’s just right “The Ice Dragon,” and Eric Davies’s “The Hedge Knight,” which is a prequel to Martin’s bestselling Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series. S.D.D. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2008 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

APR/ MAY 08 - AudioFile

[Editor's Note: The following is a combined review of DREAMSONGS, VOLUMES I-III.]--George R.R. Martin has covered a great deal of ground in his career. If proof is needed, look no further than this three-volume audio retrospective, which contains unabridged stories in the science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres. Each section of the audiobook covers a period in Martin’s career and is introduced by Martin himself, who reads a lengthy essay brimming with biographical and story-related details. Excepting his earliest work, there’s not a weak story in the lot, and each one is well matched with a top-notch narrator. Some standouts include Mark Bramhall’s performance of the famous science-fiction horror story “Sandkings,” Roy Dotrice’s disturbing reading of “The Pear-Shaped Man,” Emily Janice Card’s just right “The Ice Dragon,” and Eric Davies’s “The Hedge Knight,” which is a prequel to Martin’s bestselling Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series. S.D.D. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2008 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172083075
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	10/30/2007
Edition description:	Unabridged

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