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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Fire and Blood
Book • 2018
Fire & Blood is a detailed historical account of the Targaryen dynasty in the world of Westeros.
Written in the style of a historical text, it covers the conquest of Westeros by Aegon the Conqueror and his sisters, the reigns of subsequent Targaryen kings, including the long and complex reign of King Jaehaerys I, and the tumultuous events such as the Dance of the Dragons.
The book is illustrated with over seventy-five black-and-white illustrations by Doug Wheatley and includes family trees and other historical details.
It is the first volume of a planned two-part history, with the second volume still in the works.
Written in the style of a historical text, it covers the conquest of Westeros by Aegon the Conqueror and his sisters, the reigns of subsequent Targaryen kings, including the long and complex reign of King Jaehaerys I, and the tumultuous events such as the Dance of the Dragons.
The book is illustrated with over seventy-five black-and-white illustrations by Doug Wheatley and includes family trees and other historical details.
It is the first volume of a planned two-part history, with the second volume still in the works.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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when discussing the portrayal of dragons in House of the Dragon and their role in the story.


Tom Holland

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461. Dragons
Mentioned as a challenging book to adapt due to its competing narrators.

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 1 Deep Dive
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while discussing wanting a faithful adaptation and bridging book-fan expectations for Robert's Rebellion.

Charles Holmes

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Mentioned by Wes Streeting as a book he is currently reading.

Spectator Out Loud: Paul Wood, Katy Balls, Olivia Potts, Benedict Allen, Cosmo Landesman and Aidan Hartley
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as the source text used for book-context spoilers and to explain events and imagery in the trailer.


Joanna Robinson

Mallory Rubin

‘House of the Dragon' Season 3 Trailer Deep Dive
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in relation to the source material for House of the Dragon.


Lon Harris

Meta's text-to-video tool, Zuck's grand plan, Vision Fund to cut staff 30% + $WBD lawsuit | E1573
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while discussing the "House of the Dragon" series and George R.R. Martin's unfinished "A Song of Ice and Fire" series.


Molly Wood


Lon Harris

Apple's new feature & potential ads business + more HBO Max layoffs & chaos | E1538
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as a continuation of the 'Ice and Fire' series, focusing on the history of Westeros and the rise of the Dragon Lords.


Ben Reinert

10 - ‘Golden Son’ Ch. 6-11
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as the book that inspired the HBO series 'House of the Dragon'.


Stephen Colbert

George R.R. Martin (Extended): “I Wish I Had A Dragon I Could Fly To The Kremlin”
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as the historical-style book George R. R. Martin wrote that House of the Dragon draws from.

Christopher M. Savasco

615. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Review



