New Illustrated Game of Thrones Edition Out in November, Winds of Winter Awaited

George R.R. Martin recently shared an exciting update on his blog, though it wasn’t the one fans have been eagerly awaiting about *The Winds of Winter*. Instead, he unveiled the cover for the next illustrated edition of *A Song of Ice and Fire*: ***A Feast for Crows***. This marks the fourth installment in the beloved fantasy series to receive the deluxe illustrated treatment, brought to life with stunning artwork by Jeffrey R. McDonald.

The illustrated edition of ***A Feast for Crows*** is scheduled for release on **November 4, 2025**, and is now available for preorder through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and other top online bookstores.

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition – Preorder Now

Release Date: November 4, 2025

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This release is especially exciting for collectors who have been gathering the illustrated editions. The previous one, *A Storm of Swords*, was released in November 2020—meaning this new edition ends a nearly five-year wait for fans of the illustrated series.

Beyond the captivating cover art, the new edition will also include a special foreword by acclaimed fantasy author Joe Abercrombie. Martin mentioned on his blog that select interior illustrations will be revealed in the spring of 2025, offering fans a sneak peek ahead of the official launch.

For those looking to start or complete their collection, the first three illustrated books in the series are already available:

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: Illustrated Edition Book Set

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What About The Winds of Winter?

For fans still holding out hope for a release date on *The Winds of Winter*, the wait continues. The most recent update from Martin came in a December 2024 interview, where he expressed uncertainty about finishing the novel within his lifetime. This followed a November 2023 confirmation that he had already written over 1,100 pages of the long-anticipated sixth book.

While it’s disheartening for readers who have waited nearly 14 years since *A Dance with Dragons*, there remains cautious optimism that the saga will eventually be completed—by Martin or through collaboration. With the illustrated editions progressing steadily, it now seems likely that all five planned special releases will be published before *The Winds of Winter* arrives.