During the long wait for the long-awaited sixth book of "A Song Of Ice And Fire" series you like swallows everything an author offers. I did a little reluctant to buy the book because it also knowledgeable reader of books well with the historical background of the fantasy world, particularly if you have not read the "Dunk & Egg" books. Eventually I nevertheless decided to give the book a chance .. and it was definitely worth it! Wonderful illustrations that show how the author has imagined the characters, creatures and places. Interesting stories and backgrounds that immerse an even deeper into the world of GRRM. It is a fictional history book that acts yet so real, because it includes detailed historical events, constructions of various buildings, analyzes the former ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. Value for fans of the book series definitely worth every penny.