Afan guide toone oftelevision'smost exciting shows, exploring its combination ofpolitical intrigue and family dysfunction against an epic fantasy backdrop

Hailed by critics and dubbed "The Sopranos" meets "The Lord of the Rings," HBO's lavish adaptation of George R.R. Martin's series of fantasy novelshas cast its spell over audiences thanks to its memorable characters, surprise deaths, and violent action, and this exhaustive guide will document the background dramas that have helped make it such a huge success. Readers willfind biographies of the main actors, episode guides, an overview...