New Game of Thrones Illustrated Edition Set for November Release, Winds of Winter Awaited

George R.R. Martin recently delighted fans with a blog update, not about the long-awaited *The Winds of Winter*, but instead announcing the cover reveal for the upcoming illustrated edition of *A Feast for Crows*. This marks the fourth book in the *A Song of Ice and Fire* series to receive this special treatment, with stunning artwork contributed by Jeffrey R. McDonald.

Set to hit the shelves on November 4, 2025, *A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition* is now available for preorder at major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target, as well as other top online bookstores. This release is a significant event for collectors and fans who have been following the illustrated editions since *A Storm of Swords* was released in November 2020.

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition Preorder

Out November 4, 2025

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition

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This new edition will not only feature McDonald's captivating illustrations but will also include a foreword by renowned author Joe Abercrombie. Martin's blog promises that some of the interior illustrations will be shared later this spring, building anticipation ahead of the book's release. For those new to the illustrated editions, the first three volumes in the *A Song of Ice and Fire* series are already available for purchase.

More Game of Thrones Books:

### A Game of Thrones: The Illustrated Edition

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### A Clash of Kings: The Illustrated Edition

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### A Storm of Swords: The Illustrated Edition

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### A Song of Ice and Fire Book Set

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What About The Winds of Winter?

For fans eagerly awaiting *The Winds of Winter*, the wait continues without a clear end in sight. The last update from Martin came in December 2024, where he expressed doubts about completing the book within his lifetime. This follows his November 2023 announcement that he had written 1,100 pages of the manuscript. While the absence of progress on *The Winds of Winter* is disheartening after nearly 14 years, the completion of the illustrated editions offers a silver lining. It appears likely that the first five illustrated editions will be finished before *The Winds of Winter* sees the light of day.