George R.R. Martin recently updated his blog with exciting news, though not about the long-awaited The Winds of Winter. Instead, he unveiled the cover for the upcoming illustrated edition of A Feast for Crows, the fourth book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. This special edition will feature stunning artwork by Jeffrey R. McDonald and is set to hit the shelves on November 4, 2025. Fans can pre-order this beautifully illustrated book from major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target, among others.
A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition
This release is a delightful update for collectors of the illustrated editions. The last such edition, A Storm of Swords, was released in November 2020, marking a five-year gap. The new edition of A Feast for Crows will also include a forward by Joe Abercrombie. Martin's blog promises that some of the interior illustrations will be shared later this spring, adding to the anticipation.
For those new to the series or looking to expand their collection, the first three illustrated entries of A Song of Ice and Fire are already available and can be purchased online.
More Game of Thrones Books:
A Game of Thrones: The Illustrated Edition
A Clash of Kings: The Illustrated Edition
A Storm of Swords: The Illustrated Edition
A Song of Ice and Fire Book Set
What About The Winds of Winter?
For those eagerly awaiting The Winds of Winter, the wait continues. The last update from Martin on this front came in December 2024, where he expressed concerns about completing the book within his lifetime. This followed his November 2023 update, where he mentioned having written 1,100 pages. While the lack of progress is disappointing after nearly 14 years, there remains hope that the series might be completed by someone else. 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.