George R.R. Martin recently delighted fans with a new update on his blog, though it wasn't about the much-anticipated *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 to receive this special treatment. The artwork for this edition is being created by Jeffrey R. McDonald, promising a visually stunning addition to any collector's library.
*A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition* is scheduled for release on November 4, 2025. You can secure your copy by preordering from popular retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target, among other leading online bookstores.
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A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition
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This is exciting news for collectors of the illustrated editions. The last illustrated release was *A Storm of Swords* back in November 2020, marking a five-year gap until the arrival of *A Feast for Crows*. Along with the captivating illustrations, this edition will include a forward by Joe Abercrombie. Fans can look forward to seeing some of the interior illustrations later this spring, ahead of the book's release. For those new to the illustrated editions, the first three books in the series are already available and ready for collection.
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?
For those eagerly awaiting *The Winds of Winter*, the wait may continue for some time. The latest update from Martin on this book came in December 2024, where he expressed doubts about completing it within his lifetime. This followed his November 2023 statement that he had already written 1,100 pages. While this news may be disheartening for fans who have been waiting nearly 14 years, there remains hope that the series will eventually be completed by someone. With the fourth illustrated edition now on the horizon, it seems likely that the first five special editions will be finished before *The Winds of Winter* sees the light of day.
