 
Even before A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin had already established himself as a giant in the  field of fantasy literature. The first of two stunning collections, Dreamsongs: Volume I is a rare treat for readers, offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master.
  
 Gathered here in Dreamsongs: Volume I are  the very best of George R. R. Martin’s early works, including his Hugo,  Nebula, and Bram Stoker award–winning stories, cool fan pieces, and the  original novella The Ice Dragon, from which Martin’s New York Times bestselling  children’s book of the same title originated. A dazzling array of  subjects and styles that features extensive author commentary, Dreamsongs, Volume I is the perfect collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans.
  
 “Fans,  genre historians and aspiring writers alike will find this  shelf-bending retrospective as impressive as it is intriguing.”—Publishers Weekly
  
 “Dreamsongs is the ideal way to discover . . . a master of science fiction, fantasy and horror. . . . Martin is a writer like no other.”—The Guardian (U.K.)
  
 PRAISE FOR GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
  
 “Of those who work in the grand epic-fantasy tradition, Martin is by  far the best. In fact . . . this is as good a time as any to proclaim  him the American Tolkien.”—Time
  
 “Long live George  Martin . . . a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters  and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best  tale tellers.”—The New York Times
  
 “I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers.”—Robert Jordan