New Illustrated Game of Thrones Edition Out in November, No Winds of Winter Yet

Exciting news for fans of George R.R. Martin's epic series, *A Song of Ice and Fire*! This week, Martin shared an update on his blog, but it wasn't about the long-awaited *The Winds of Winter*. Instead, he unveiled the cover for the next illustrated edition of the series: *A Feast for Crows*. This marks the fourth book in the series to receive this special treatment, featuring stunning artwork by Jeffrey R. McDonald.

Mark your calendars for November 4, 2025, as *A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition* is set to hit the shelves. You can secure your copy early by preordering from top retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target. This release is a fantastic addition for collectors and fans alike, especially since the last illustrated edition, *A Storm of Swords*, was released back in November 2020.

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition Preorder

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Out November 4, 2025

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition

Alongside the captivating illustrations, the new edition will include a forward by Joe Abercrombie. Fans can look forward to a sneak peek of some interior illustrations later this spring, as announced on Martin's blog. If you're new to the illustrated editions, the first three books in the series are already available for those eager to start their collection.

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What About The Winds of Winter?

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For those still eagerly awaiting *The Winds of Winter*, the wait continues. The last update from Martin on this front came in December 2024, where he candidly shared that he may not finish the book in his lifetime. This sobering revelation followed his November 2023 update, where he mentioned having already penned 1,100 pages.

While the absence of a release date for *The Winds of Winter* is disheartening, especially after nearly 14 years of anticipation, there's still hope that the series will be completed by someone. 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* sees the light of day.