There's a New Game of Thrones Illustrated Edition Coming in November, but Still No Winds of Winter

In an exciting update for fans of George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, the acclaimed author recently took to his blog to unveil the cover of the upcoming illustrated edition of the fourth book in the series, A Feast for Crows. This edition, featuring stunning artwork by Jeffrey R. McDonald, is set to hit the shelves on November 4, 2025. Fans eager to add this beautifully illustrated book to their collections can now preorder it from leading online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target.

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition Preorder

Out November 4, 2025

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition

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2. See it at Barnes & Noble
3. See it at Target

This latest announcement is a treat for collectors of the illustrated editions, marking the fourth in the series to receive this special treatment. The last illustrated edition, A Storm of Swords, was released back in November 2020, making it a five-year wait for this new addition. In addition to the captivating illustrations, this edition will include a forward by renowned author Joe Abercrombie. Martin has promised to share some of the interior illustrations later this spring, building anticipation ahead of the book's release.

For those new to the illustrated editions, the first three books in the series—A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, and A Storm of Swords—are already available and can be a great starting point for your 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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While fans eagerly await the illustrated edition of A Feast for Crows, the long-awaited next installment in the series, The Winds of Winter, remains a topic of much speculation. In a December 2024 interview, Martin expressed concerns about completing the book within his lifetime, despite having already written 1,100 pages as confirmed in November 2023. The wait for The Winds of Winter has now stretched to nearly 14 years, leaving fans hopeful yet uncertain about the series' completion. With the illustrated editions continuing to roll out, it seems likely that the first five special editions will be completed before The Winds of Winter sees the light of day.