4 Game of Thrones Books
New Book Series Reveals HBO’s Hit Show
Game of Thrones might have come to a conclusion, but that doesn’t mean you still cannot get your fill of Westeros. HBO has teamed up with publisher Insight Editions to release a set of four books exploring different aspects of the hit show.
Game of Thrones: The Storyboards is an artistic look at the development of each episode from inception. GOT storyboard artist William Simpson shares his archive of work to illustrate how each episode is conceptualized and intricately drawn out before any filming begins. The behind-the-scenes look at the artwork from the show’s very beginnings is something to behold for any fan of the GOT series.
Game of Thrones: The Costumes explores the work of GOT’s Emmy-winning costume designer Michele Clapton. In the book, Clapton gives a retrospective take on the suits of armor, heavy cloaks, gowns and intricate layers that defined the show’s costuming, taking the characters through the show’s different seasons and drastic changes of weather. Clapton shares her favorite looks and behind-the-scenes wardrobe secrets from the series in the book.
The Art of Game of Thrones from Kieran Bellshaw will highlight the work of countless artists who have brought their talent to the show over the years. The book is filled with illustrations, images and never-before-seen artwork that impacted one of the most artistic, cinematically-beautiful works of television to be seen on screen.
The Photography of Game of Thrones by Helen Sloan captures a true snapshot of the series’ most intimate, candid moments. The book contains stills taken on set throughout the series’ nine seasons. The press release for the book says that it “captures in striking detail the scope and nuance of the show, celebrating a world of iconic characters, shocking moments, breathtaking locations, and much more.”
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For any fans of Game of Thrones or those merely curious about the show’s allure, this collection of books offers an enchanting look into a television series that took the world by storm.
