Due to the show's massive scale, the series was expanded to include:

: Detailed accounts of the early production timeline, from HBO's initial acquisition of the rights in 2007 to the filming of the pilot.

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Whether you're a "hardcore fan" or a newcomer curious about the worldbuilding required to build a television empire, these books remain the ultimate resource for understanding the craft behind the Iron Throne.