First published 2020
Production designer Deborah Riley opens the doors to HBO's creative workshops where artists transformed George R.R. Martin's fictional world into television reality. This art collection documents how designers built the Iron Throne, crafted the towering walls of Winterfell, and created the dragon-filled skies above King's Landing. Riley guides readers through eight seasons of visual storytelling, from the initial concept sketches to the final rendered scenes that captivated millions of viewers. The book contains previously unpublished artwork alongside familiar images from memorable moments like the Battle of the Bastards and Daenerys's conquest of Meereen. Two accompanying booklets detail the graphic design and visual effects work that brought dragons to life and made the Seven Kingdoms feel tangible. Riley's signed limited edition includes eight art prints showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship behind one of television's most visually ambitious productions.
Genres: art, fantasy, media-tie-in, art-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: visual-arts, world-building
Setting: HBO, King's Landing, Meereen, Winterfell
Period: Eight Seasons
432 pages · Hardcover · Insight Collectibles