A high‑fantasy epic by George R. R. Martin, spanning graphic intrigue and political power in a medieval-inspired world.
Damascus stories document a city in limbo after the regime’s collapse, tracing how fear, memory and new power shapes urban life. The collection and its authors reframe Syria’s capital as a laboratory for memory, loss and resilience in a transformed political landscape.
The Royal Shakespeare Company has opened The Mad King, a Game of Thrones prequel, in Stratford-upon-Avon. The 3h45m production brings younger versions of familiar figures to the stage with a 36-strong cast and innovative puppetry. Reviews are mixed on pace and poetry, but the project aims to broaden GoT’s reach beyond devoted fans.