Werthead Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yup, I asked GRRM about this in Belfast and he said that progress on the book has gone about as far as it can until he can dive into it. He said Elio and Linda had also done a great job on it so far He also mentioned that it needs to come out after ADWD, which I'm assuming is because it builds on some of the info in that book (so maybe a map of Volantis might be included or something along those lines?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Nice. Hadn't known that GRRM remarked on it. The character section will be updated through ADwD, certainly -- we're due for a manuscript or ARC as soon as that's available (*rubs hands with glee*) -- and I suspect we'll have some extra stuff about the Free Cities and Slaver's Bay thanks to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eärendil Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Any further developments since last November? I suppose Elio and Linda have done just about all they can do with the project until Martin finishes Dance. I do have a question for Ran/Elio though... Are there plans to have a special edition as opposed to the standard retail edition of the book? (i.e. a limited edition custom hardback and slipcase, signed, etc.) I am sure this could get rather expensive, but I would still buy it. With the discussed high quality maps, layouts, artwork, etc., I wouldn't mind if this thing was the size of a coffee table book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Not much new to report. You're right, all that we can do now is fiddle and tinker a bit at this stage while wait. No plans that I know of for a special edition of any kind, I'm afraid. I don't think anyone's contracted to turn out a limited edition, and if Bantam does a special edition, it will differ only a wee bit from the regular edition (looking at past practices). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eärendil Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Bumpity bump.. Almost a year to the day. Ran, are there any updates? ADwD is wrapping up it seems. I presume or at least hope GRRM's attention will be turning towards the work you and Linda have been doing. However, if I may, have there been any significant developments or changes on this front since last April? Are there any new names on board? Do we know anything about the first edition's format? Granted, I know you previously mentioned that there were no plans to produce an SE or deluxe edition; however, I hope this volume gets at least hardback treatment versus a flimsy softback publication. And lastly, are we still to expect a title similar to "The Worldbook of.." like other historical/cultural/geo-physiographical fictional reference guides or are we going to get something a little more unique? Thanks a million! ..or here's hoping as many sell in the first week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrik of Dorne Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I can ask the same. I'm new to the forums, but not new to Westeros/Essos, and it would be cool to know more about the development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yougotrealugly Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Update according to GRRM's blog -- getting back into THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE, the long-promised concordance I am doing with Elio and Linda, which is almost three years late at this point, and needs to be finished and delivered by year's end, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrik of Dorne Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Year's end... sounds great. Also, I think we could use some information on the mystical traditions. What's make you a moonsinger, or a warlock, or a shadowbinder, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Hey Ran, any more news? GRRM was planning to finish off the book by the end of 2011, presumably so it could come out this year or next. Any further progress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBallin Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Nest it'll be by the end of 2013 at this rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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