The History of Game of Thrones Los Angeles Times Edition

JON HESITATES … a dagger in hand. The city smolders beneath them, the fate of the Seven Kingdoms hanging by a thread. Then … Jon acts. Daenerys falls. Drogon mourns and melts the Iron Throne. Bran is chosen king, Sansa declares the North independent, Arya sails west, and Jon returns to the Wall. After nearly a decade of intrigue, war, and fire, the saga concludes. Millions watched — 19.3 million across HBO and streaming — as history was made, leaving fans divided, stunned, and unforgettable moments etched into television legend.

Follow the story of Westeros with a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition charts the cultural journey of George R. R. Martin’s works — exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive landmark moments, including:

– The casting of Sean Bean as Ned Stark
– Winter is Coming … and so are statues — follow the show's award season success
– Behind-the-scenes looks at the show's production
– Analysis of the Game of Thrones finale in 2019
– The arrival of House of the Dragon and the expansion of the Game of Thrones universe

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a fantasy lover, a TV show binge-watcher, or someone who discovered the books before the screen adaptation — this is not just a gift, but a piece of Westeros history to be treasured.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.