The second volume in the most comprehensive collection of #1 New York times bestselling author George R.R. Martin's short fiction. For those curious about how George R.R. Martin got his start--or those who just want to revel in the full breadth of his talent--this is the book to buy ... Filled with 32 short stories and novellas (ranging from his early tales to several multi-award-winning classics) and extensive author commentary, this retrospective offers a genuine insight into one artist's creative journey. Spanning four genres, five decades, and ranging from Bayonne, New Jersey to Hollywood, California, these tales represent the height of Martin's artistic output.