An Evening with George R. R. Martin CC

HBOs Game of Thrones may have ended this past May, but the Song of Ice and Fire isnt overand no one knows this better than George R. R. Martin. Martins global bestselling books that comprise A Song of Ice and Fire have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide, inspired the hit HBO show, and earned him comparisons to J. R. R. Tolkien. Central to the acclaimed series is its sprawling, richlydetailed world thatdespite the dragons and direwolvesoften echoes our own, especially when it comes to power moves and betrayals. Martin is joined by author Eve L. Ewing to discuss his career, his creative process, his latest book Fire and Blood, and why, perhaps counterintuitively, fantasy may be the best way to capture the realities of power. Featuring a performance by special guests Spektral Quartet. This program is generously underwritten by Ben Axelrad and Christy Bloom, and presented in partnership with the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Spektral Quartet generously underwritten as part of the Sta