A Game of Thrones: Book 1 of A Song of Ice and Fire
Epic Fantasy High Fantasy Adventure Political Intrigue Medieval Fantasy Sword and Sorcery Grimdark Fantasy
George R.R. Martin’s 1996 first-edition paperback of A Game of Thrones is the cornerstone of modern epic fantasy, and this clean, very-good copy of the rare 1st Australian printing gives collectors and new readers alike the chance to own the launch volume of A Song of Ice and Fire exactly as it first hit shelves. No dog-eared corners, no inscriptions, no smoke odors—just a tight, bright copy ready for immediate reading or display.
Inside, Martin’s multiple-viewpoint storytelling, political intrigue, and willingness to break genre rules created the template for today’s “grimdark” fantasy boom. From the Stark family’s first encounter with direwolf pups to the cliff-hanger that closes the novel, every page is packed with courtly machinations, looming supernatural threats, and battle sequences that read like cinematic set pieces. The book’s layered foreshadowing rewards re-reading, making it a perennial favorite for book-club discussions and solo deep-dives.
Because later printings flooded the market, a true first edition—especially the Australian issue—is increasingly scarce in collectible condition. Securing this volume now means you hold a piece of literary history that gains value as the franchise expands, while also enjoying a page-turner that still outpaces most contemporary fantasy for sheer unpredictability.
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