George R.R. Martin recently shared an exciting update on his blog, but it wasn't the news fans of *The Winds of Winter* were hoping for. Instead, he unveiled the cover for the upcoming 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 for this edition will be provided by Jeffrey R. McDonald.

*A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition* is scheduled for release on November 4, 2025. Preorders are now available at major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target, making it accessible for fans eager to add this beautiful edition to their collections.

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition Preorder

Out November 4, 2025

A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition

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This release is a thrilling development for collectors of the illustrated editions, especially since the last one, *A Storm of Swords*, was released back in November 2020. It's been five years since the last illustrated edition, and fans are eagerly awaiting this new addition.

Alongside the stunning illustrations, *A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition* will feature a forward by acclaimed author Joe Abercrombie. Martin also mentioned that some interior illustrations will be shared later this spring, building anticipation ahead of the book's release. For those new to the series or looking to expand their collection, the first three illustrated editions of *A Song of Ice and Fire* are already available.

More Game of Thrones Books:

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 Book Set

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What About The Winds of Winter?

For those anxiously awaiting *The Winds of Winter*, the wait continues. Martin's last update on this much-anticipated sequel came in December 2024, where he hinted at the possibility of not completing it within his lifetime. This follows his November 2023 statement where he revealed having written 1,100 pages of the book.

While the delay is disheartening for fans who have waited nearly 14 years, there remains a glimmer of hope that the series will be completed by someone, somehow. With the fourth illustrated edition on the horizon, it seems likely that the first five special editions will be finished before *The Winds of Winter* sees the light of day.