In an exciting update from his blog, George R.R. Martin delighted fans this week with news not about the much-anticipated "The Winds of Winter," but about the upcoming release of the illustrated edition of "A Feast for Crows." As the fourth book in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series to receive this special treatment, it will feature stunning artwork by Jeffrey R. McDonald. The illustrated edition of "A Feast for Crows" is scheduled to hit the shelves on November 4, 2025, and is now available for pre-order at leading book retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target.

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition Preorder

Out November 4, 2025

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition

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This announcement is a treat for collectors of the illustrated editions, especially since the last such edition, "A Storm of Swords," was released in November 2020. The new edition of "A Feast for Crows" will also include a forward by acclaimed author Joe Abercrombie. Fans can look forward to seeing some of the interior illustrations shared later this spring, ahead of the book's release. For those new to collecting these special editions, the first three illustrated books in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series are already available.

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?

While fans eagerly await news on "The Winds of Winter," the wait continues. George R.R. Martin's last update about this sixth book in the series came in a December 2024 interview, where he expressed doubts about completing it in his lifetime. This follows his November 2023 statement where he mentioned having already written 1,100 pages of the book. Despite the disappointment for those who have waited nearly 14 years, there remains a glimmer of hope that the series might be completed by someone. With the fourth illustrated edition now on the horizon, it seems likely that the first five special editions will be completed before "The Winds of Winter" sees the light of day.