"The official guide to the complete costumes of HBO's landmark television series Game of Thrones. Discover how BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning costume designer Michele Clapton dressed the heroes and villains of Westeros and beyond, including Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, and Arya Stark. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thrones retrospective books from Insight Editions ... Peruse the best of the robes, gowns, coats, and suits of armor that made up the rich fabric of Westeros in Game of Thrones: The Costumes. Learn how costumes defined characters - 440 pages of in-depth interviews and commentary on how costume design helped convey the evolution of George RR Martin's beloved characters such as Tyrion Lannister, Sansa Stark, and Brienne of Tarth. Over 1,000 exclusive and rarely seen images including Michelle Clapton's designs and original concept sketches. Features an exclusive foreword from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss"--Publisher's description. "Finding inspiration in a vast range of eras and cultures, from English medieval clothing to ancient Japanese armor, Michele Clapton fused disparate real-world influences to create instantly iconic looks that grounded the fantasy world of Game of thrones in a believable reality. Designing everything from the practical padded fabrics of Winterfell to the finery of King's Landing and the alluring looks of Essos, Clapton became a key part of the storytelling team on Game of Thrones, instantly communicating the history, culture and fortunes of the show's myriad characters and factions through her vivid costuming work"--Jacket.