George Raymond Richard Martin was born on September 20, 1948 in New Jersey. He grew up with an affection for comic books, science fiction and fantasy. He has written many novels, was involved in television productions and edited comic books like Wild Cards but really became famous as the writer of the A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Without judging on any of his other achievements, Ice & Fire made Martin famous. Fans and enemies alike admit that no mather if you are into this “low style” of fantasy, it is brilliantly thought up and written. George R.R. Martin has been able to create a fresh, new fantasy world in which a well written, original and complex story is told that really takes hold of you as a reader. The Song of Ice & Fire is well on its way of becoming one of the greatest fantasy series ever.
Early 2010 it was announced that a television series, called Games of Thrones, will even be made of A Song of Ice & Fire. This TV series will further increase the popularity of George Martin as an author.
Personally, I believe Martin to be the greatest fantasy author currently alive and writing. He keeps himself very busy with all kinds of activities related to writing, books and comic books but I hope that he will find time to focus a bit more on completing the next part of the series: Dance of Dragons.
For more information about George R.R. Martin and his works, go to his Official website.
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