George R.R. Martin recently shared exciting news on his blog, but it wasn't the *Winds of Winter* update fans have been eagerly anticipating. Instead, he unveiled the cover for the 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 is by Jeffrey R. McDonald.
A Feast for Crows: The Illustrated Edition is slated for release on November 4, 2025. Pre-orders are now open at major book retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target, among others.
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This announcement is fantastic news for collectors of the illustrated editions. The last one, *A Storm of Swords*, was released in November 2020, making it a five-year wait between illustrated releases.
Beyond the stunning illustrations, this new edition of *A Feast for Crows* includes a foreword by Joe Abercrombie. Martin promises a sneak peek at some interior illustrations later this spring. If you're interested in starting your collection, the illustrated editions of *A Game of Thrones*, *A Clash of Kings*, and *A Storm of Swords* are already available.
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What About *The Winds of Winter*?
For those anxiously awaiting *The Winds of Winter*, the news is less encouraging. Martin's last update, from a December 2024 interview, hinted that he might not finish the book in his lifetime. This follows his November 2023 announcement that he'd written 1,100 pages.
While this lack of a concrete release date is disappointing after nearly 14 years of waiting, there's still a glimmer of hope. The completion of the fourth illustrated edition suggests the first five illustrated books might be finished before *Winds of Winter*, though there’s no guarantee of completion by anyone.
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