1st Edition hardbound book, "High Stakes," signed on the title page in ballpoint ink by George R. R. Martin. Dust jacket included. In very good condition. George Raymond Richard Martin is an American novelist and short story writer in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, screenwriter, and television producer. He is writing the series of epic fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011–2019). In 2005, Lev Grossman of Time called Martin "the American Tolkien", and in 2011, he was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.The book is large and heavy.Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.