George R.R. Martin recently shared exciting news on his blog, though not about the highly anticipated *The Winds of Winter*. Instead, he unveiled the cover for the 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 is by Jeffrey R. McDonald.
A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition is slated for release on November 4, 2025. Pre-orders are available now through major online booksellers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target.
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This announcement is welcome news for collectors of the illustrated editions. The last release, *A Storm of Swords*, debuted in November 2020, making this a five-year gap between illustrated editions.
Beyond the illustrations, this edition boasts a foreword by Joe Abercrombie. Martin's blog promises a sneak peek at some interior illustrations later this spring. For those wanting to start their collection, the illustrated editions of *A Game of Thrones*, *A Clash of Kings*, and *A Storm of Swords* are currently available.
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What About *The Winds of Winter*?
For those eagerly awaiting *The Winds of Winter*, the wait continues. Martin's most recent comments, from a December 2024 interview, hinted at the possibility that he may not complete the book in his lifetime. This follows his November 2023 update confirming he'd written 1,100 pages.
While this news is undoubtedly disappointing for fans who've waited nearly 14 years, there's still a glimmer of hope. The completion of the first five illustrated editions before *The Winds of Winter* suggests a continued focus on the series, albeit in a different form.
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