A Game of Thrones cover

explorer / books · 1998

A Game of Thrones

George R. R. Martin

Published 1996 by Bantam Books · 694 pages

Nebula · 1998

Finalist
Fantasy

On the ballot with

This book is recorded on the Nebula ballot only. Each row shows the full Best Novel ballot for that award and ceremony year. Winners appear first.

George R. R. Martin on these ballots

7 award entries · 6 books · 0 wins · 1978–2012

WinHugo finalistNebula finalistThis book

Synopsis

In the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, Lord Eddard Stark is drawn from his northern stronghold to serve as Hand of the King, only to discover that the royal court is a nest of treachery. As winter approaches and ancient threats stir beyond the Wall, the great houses begin their deadly game for the Iron Throne.

Experimental tags

AI-assisted labels that have not been validated consistently across the catalogue. Read the dataset methods →

Epic Fantasy
Politics & RevolutionFamily & RelationshipsWar & Military

Details

Series
A Song of Ice and Fire · Book 1
Author nationality
United States
Adaptation
Game of Thrones (TV, 2011)
ISBN
9780553103540