Best known for his epic series A Song of Ice and Fire (which has been adapted by HBO into the hugely popular television series Game of Thrones) George R. R. Martin is an American fantasy, horror and science fiction author. Besides novels and novellas, he has also written several short story anthologies, and screenplays for both film and television.Martin’s work has been internationally lauded by critics; some have compared his world-building to that of J.R. Tolkien. He is well-loved for his ability to construct complex and interwoven storylines, realistic characters and dialogue, and themes which reflect the complexity of reality, within the realms of speculative fiction. As a result of this talent, he has appeared on many bestseller lists, and has received a number of awards including several Hugos and Nebulas.