George R.R. Martin recently delighted fans with a new update on his blog, though it wasn't the long-awaited news about "The Winds of Winter." Instead, he unveiled the cover for the upcoming illustrated edition of "A Feast for Crows," the fourth book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series to receive this special treatment. The artwork for this edition will be crafted by Jeffrey R. McDonald, promising a visually stunning addition to the series.
Mark your calendars: "A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition" is slated for release on November 4, 2025. Preorders are now available at major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target, making it easy for fans to secure their copies from the best places to buy books online.
A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition Preorder
Out November 4, 2025
A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition
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This announcement is a treat for collectors of the illustrated editions. It's been five years since "A Storm of Swords" received its illustrated version in November 2020. The new edition of "A Feast for Crows" will not only feature stunning illustrations but also include a foreword by Joe Abercrombie. Martin's blog promises a sneak peek at some of the interior illustrations later this spring, building anticipation ahead of the book's release. For those new to the illustrated editions, the first three books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series are already available in this format.
More Game of Thrones Books:
A Game of Thrones: The Illustrated Edition
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A Clash of Kings: The Illustrated Edition
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A Storm of Swords: The Illustrated Edition
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A Song of Ice and Fire Book Set
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What About The Winds of Winter?
For those eagerly awaiting "The Winds of Winter," the wait continues. The last update from Martin on this front came from a December 2024 interview where he expressed concerns about finishing the book within his lifetime. This followed a November 2023 update where he confirmed having written 1,100 pages. While the lack of progress on "The Winds of Winter" is disappointing for fans who have waited nearly 14 years, there remains hope that the series might be completed, possibly by another author. With the fourth illustrated edition on the horizon, it seems likely that the first five special editions will be completed before "The Winds of Winter" sees the light of day.
