A Song of Ice and Fire Calendar

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The A Song of Ice and Fire Calendar is a series of calendars based on the epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R. R. Martin. The calendars contain new and original thematic illustrations. The usual format is an artwork for each month, often with a quote relevant to the character or scene depicted, and also a double-sized poster in the center of the calendar.

Publishing history

Variant cover of the 2009 calendar, featuring Jon Snow. Illustrated by Michael Komarck.

The first calendar, illustrated by Michael Komarck and published by Dabel Brothers for the year 2009, was announced in August 2008. Two special limited editions with a variant cover could also be purchased.[1] In November 2008, it was announced that the 2010 Calendar would be illustrated by Michael Kaluta.[2] However, there were numerous delays in shipping the 2009 calendars to purchasers, with some not receiving their copies until May 2009.[3][4][5][6][7][8] Additionally, due to difficulties working with Dabel, Michael Kaluta withdrew his work, and the 2010 Calendar was canceled. George R.R. Martin also terminated his contract with Dabel Brothers.[9]

In September 2009, Martin reiterated that there would be no calendar for 2010, but that he hoped to soon make an announcement about the 2011 Calendar.[10] In October 2009, it was reported that Bantam Books, George R.R. Martin's main publisher, would be producing the 2011 Calendar, to be illustrated by John Picacio.[11][12] However, in March 2010, Picacio revealed that Bantam wanted the art earlier than planned, to take advantage of the media promotion for Game of Thrones that summer, so his illustrations were moved to the 2012 Calendar, also to be published by Bantam. Instead, Ted Nasmith's already completed illustrations, originally meant for The World of Ice & Fire, were published in the 2011 Calendar.[13]

When George R.R. Martin officially announced the 2011 and 2012 Calendars, he reported that Bantam hoped to publish the calendar annually.[14][15] Sales on the 2011 and 2012 Calendars were very strong, and the contract was extended through 2016.[16] The A Song of Ice and Fire Calendar has been published annually thereafter.

Releases

Year Illustrated by Announcement date Release date Notes
2009 Michael Komarck August 21, 2008 December 12, 2008 The first illustrated calendar. Although it was supposed to be released in December 2008,[17] some purchasers did not receive their copies until May 2009.[8]
2010 Michael Kaluta November 24, 2008 Canceled Troubles with Dabel Brothers Publishing lead to Kaluta pulling out and the calendar being canceled.[9]
2011 Ted Nasmith March 27, 2010 July 20, 2010 Features twelve castles of Westeros, and a poster of Valyria. The illustrations were originally intended for The World of Ice & Fire,[13] and were published in that book in 2014.
2012 John Picacio October 23, 2009 July 19, 2011 Features twelve of the main characters of A Song of Ice and Fire. Picacio was originally slated to illustrate the 2011 calendar, but was moved to 2012.[13]
2013 Marc Simonetti March 18, 2011[18] July 31, 2012  
2014 Gary Gianni February 14, 2012[19] July 23, 2013  
2015 Donato Giancola February 28, 2013[20] July 22, 2014  
2016 Magali Villeneuve February 23, 2015[21] July 28, 2015 Includes an illustration of a scene from The Winds of Winter.
2017 Didier Graffet February 4, 2016[22] July 19, 2016  
2018 Eric Velhagen March 9, 2017[23] July 18, 2017  
2019 John Jude Palencar January 23, 2018[24] July 17, 2018  
2020 John Howe December 9, 2018[25] July 30, 2019 Features illustrations of the beasts and creatures of Westeros and beyond.
2021 Sam Hogg February 1, 2020[26] July 28, 2020 The poster depicts the fight above Shipbreaker Bay. As the colors of the dragons Arrax and Vhagar have not been stated in the books, Sam Hogg asked for clarification from George R. R. Martin's team, and later shared that information with the public.[27][28]
2022 Arantza Sestayo December 31, 2020[29] July 27, 2021  
2023 Chase Stone, Hristo Chukov, Magali Villeneuve, Marc Simonetti, René Aigner March 8, 2022[30] July 9, 2022 Titled The World of Fire & Blood, this calendar features illustrations of the characters and events in Fire & Blood. Atypically, there was not one artist, but five. The artworks were also later included among the illustrations in The Rise of the Dragon.
2024 Justin Sweet January 10, 2023[31] July 25, 2023  
2025 Eddie Mendoza December 25, 2023[32] July 23, 2024 Features art for Moat Cailin, Dragonstone, the Inn at the Crossroads, the Nightfort, the Bridge of Skulls, Skagos, Qarth, the Dreadfort, Starfall (cover), the Water Gardens, Planky Town, the Arsenal of Braavos, and Hellholt.[33]

Gallery

References

  1. georgerrmartin.com: DABEL BROS ANNOUNCE ICE & FIRE CALENDAR (August 21, 2008)
  2. georgerrmartin.com: 2009 ICE & FIRE CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE (November 24, 2008)
  3. Not A Blog: The Calendar Is Shipping (December 17, 2008)
  4. Not A Blog: Calendar Woes (February 1, 2009)
  5. Not A Blog: More On the Calendars (February 2, 2009)
  6. Not A Blog: Calendar Update (February 19, 2009)
  7. Not A Blog: Once More, the Calendars, March 2, 2009
  8. 8.0 8.1 Not A Blog: May (May 5, 2009)
  9. 9.0 9.1 Not A Blog: Calendar Cancelled (April 19, 2009)
  10. Not A Blog: Calendar Update (September 5, 2009)
  11. Westeros.org: John Picacio to Illustrate Ice and Fire (October 23, 2009)
  12. Westeros.org: Picacio On 2011 Calendar (October 26, 2009)
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 Westeros.org: 2011 Calendar Change (March 27, 2010)
  14. Not A Blog: Ice & Fire Calendar Announced for Comicon (March 27, 2010)
  15. georgerrmartin.com: TED NASMITH ILLUSTRATES 2011 ICE & FIRE CALENDAR (March 29, 2010)
  16. Westeros.org: 2014 ICE AND FIRE CALENDAR ARTIST NAMED (February 15, 2012)
  17. Amazon.com: A Song of Ice and Fire 2009 Calendar
  18. Not A Blog: Calendars, Calendars, Calendars (March 18, 2011)
  19. Not A Blog: Gianni to Illustrate 2014 Calendar (February 14th, 2012)
  20. Not A Blog: Calendars Are Coming!! (February 28th, 2013)
  21. Westeros.org: 2016 Song of Ice and Fire Calendar Details Revealed (February 15, 2012)
  22. Not A Blog: NEW 2017 SoI&F Calendar Artist Didier Graffet #GrrMinion (February 4, 2016)
  23. georgerrmartin.com: 2018 SoI&F Calendar Artist Eric Velhagen (March 9, 2017)
  24. Not A Blog: A New Year and a New SoI&F calendar! (January 23, 2018)
  25. Not A Blog: 2020 Calendar Artist REVEALED! (December 9, 2018)
  26. Not A Blog: SoI&F 2021 Calendar (February 1, 2020)
  27. Twitter: @Zephyri: Vhagar color (January 16, 2021)
  28. Twitter: @Zephyri: Arrax Color (January 16, 2021)
  29. Not A Blog: 2022 Calendar Art by Arantza Sestayo (December 31, 2020)
  30. Not A Blog: World of Fire and Blood Calendar 2023 (March 8, 2022)
  31. Not A Blog: 2024 Calendar Featuring JUSTIN SWEET (January 10, 2023)
  32. Westeros.org: A Song of Ice and Fire 2025 Calendar (December 25, 2023)
  33. Twitter: Zionius (December 27, 2023)