This book is supposed to be kind of a prequel to the GOT books (and Series), well that might be a little bit overstated. The stories, while beautifully illustrated, are rather short offering some information but not too much. Since They are short (1-2 pages Often only) There is a lot of variation, Which makes it interesting to read. So if you are interested in the GOT Universe this book is worth buying of course, but if you expect a full prequel clearing up All Those details The Other Books hint at you are mistaken. I would recommend buying it though, so as a gift, since the illustration, the cover and the whole "package" show a high quality and eye for details.