{"product_id":"the-wit-wisdom-of-tyrion-lannister-hardcover","title":"The Wit \u0026 Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge R. R. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe perfect gift for fans of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels and HBO's \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones: \u003c\/i\u003e a collection of wicked one-liners from the incomparable Imp of Casterly Rock, fully illustrated by Jonty Clark  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind . . . and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The jealous masses of the Seven Kingdoms may call him Halfman, but none have ever accused Tyrion Lannister of being a halfwit. His golden tongue has saved his skin slightly more often than it has landed him in mortal peril. Now, this special illustrated volume preserves his most essential knowledge for future generations, featuring time-tested guidance on such varied subjects as . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe art of persuasion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"The best lies are seasoned with a bit of truth.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eFine dining\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A little honest loathing can be refreshing, like a tart wine after too much sweet.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe fair sex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"The young ones smell much better, but the old ones know more tricks.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eRoyal politics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Crowns do queer things to the heads beneath them.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eCommon ailments\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A sword through the bowels. A sure cure for constipation.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At once charming, insightful, and ruthlessly irreverent, \u003ci\u003eThe Wit \u0026amp; Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister \u003c\/i\u003eis short on pretense and overflowing with finely crafted gems--just like the man himself.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge R. R. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire--\u003ci\u003eA Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e A Dance with Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e--as well as \u003ci\u003eTuf Voyaging, Fevre Dream, The Armageddon Rag, Dying of the Light, Windhaven\u003c\/i\u003e (with Lisa Tuttle), \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Dreamsongs Volumes I \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e II\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Lands of Ice and Fire, \u003c\/i\u003e a collection of maps from A Song of Ice and Fire featuring original artwork from illustrator and cartographer Jonathan Roberts. As a writer-producer, Martin has worked on \u003ci\u003eThe Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, \u003c\/i\u003eand various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJonty Clark\u003c\/b\u003e has been a freelance illustrator since 1997--mainly for editorial, but also for books, museums, and advertising. His clients include BBC History, BBC Music and BBC Countryfile Magazines, Radio Times, \u003ci\u003eThe Times, Financial Times, Telegraph, \u003c\/i\u003eNatural History Museum, and Kumala Wines.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 6.13 x 5.96 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755584225568,"sku":"9780345539120","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8a6ddee69356294e368b9e47c5527404.webp?v=1780062896","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-wit-wisdom-of-tyrion-lannister-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}