bEven before iA Game of Thrones, i George R. R. Martin had already established himself as a giant in the field of fantasy literature. The first of two stunning collections, iDreamsongs Volume I iis a rare treat for readers, offering fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master.bbr b bbr Gathered here in iDreamsongs i iVolume I iare the very best of George R. R. Martin's early works, including his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker award-winning stories, cool fan pieces, and the original novella iThe Ice Dragon, i from which Martin's iNew York Times ibestselling children's book of the same title originated. A dazzling array of subjects and styles that features extensive author commentary, iDreamsongs, Volume I iis the perfect collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans. p bFans, genre historians and aspiring writers alike will find this shelf-bending retrospective as impressive as it is intriguing.--iPublishers Weeklyibbr b bbr biDreamso