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VIDEO: George R. R. Martin Talks Dragons, Maps, and Game of Thrones

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For the release of The World of Ice and Fire, author George R. R. Martin talked about Tolkien, whether his dragons could beat Smaug, fantastic history, and much more at the 92Y. Watch the entire hour and a half interview above.

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