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

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.

About the Author

Lincoln Michel

Lincoln Michel is the former editor-in-chief of Electric Literature and a founding editor of Gigantic. He is the co-editor of Gigantic Worlds and Tiny Crimes and the author of Upright Beasts. He teaches fiction writing at Sarah Lawrence College.

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