George Martin . A writer very early and easily achieved great success. Starting with stories and narratives, was a bold mixture of science fiction and "horror" (for the works in this genre awarded two "Hugo" and two "Nebula") He also worked in "classic" science fiction. but later became a true master of fantasy, which the critics put on par with D. R. R. Tolkien and R. Jordan . Before you is the famous epic "Song of Ice and Fire." Epic, minted saga about the world of the Seven Kingdoms . On the world of the harsh lands of eternal cold and joyful lands of eternal summer About the world of dangerous adventures, subtle political intrigues and great deeds About the world of lords and heroes, dragons, warriors and magicians, draftsmen and murderers - all those who were brought by Fate in fulfillment of prophecy.