While 'Game of Thrones' is recognized as a story of fantasy, numerous fans have long since questioned the scientific possibilities that can be associated with the fictional world made up by award-winning novelist George R.R. Martin.
From a death caused by having molten gold poured onto someone’s head to crushing another person’s head with the use of one’s bare hands, an upcoming titled ‘The Science of Game of Thrones’ will attempt to explain issues brought on by the popular books and the hit HBO series.
As announced by publishing company Little, Brown, Helen Keen’s new book will further explore the world of Westeros using a new perspective.
According to a press release shared by Entertainment Weekly, the stand-up comedienne's new book is "a myth-busting, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping and fun-filled expedition through Westeros and beyond."
"I'm a huge fan of George R.R. Martin's books and the HBO TV show, so writing what I hope will be the ultimate companion for anyone who has ever longed to lovingly hatch their own dragons, or brutally murder someone with molten gold, is a dream come true," Keen stated in the release.
According to Little, Brown Assistant Editor Jean Garnett, Keen’s humor and wit combined with Martin’s fantasy drama work will be a huge project for fans to look forward to.
"Game of Thrones is the show I binge-watch when I should be working, and now I get to work on a book about it,” Garnett shared. “…The charming and funny Helen Keen is the perfect expert to answer all your burning questions about dragons and wildfire and royal incest, and I'm delighted to be working with her."
The official release date for ‘The Science of Game of Thrones’ is yet to be announced. Similarly, the highly anticipated sixth installment of Martin’s "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series on which the hit HBO series is based, titled ‘The Winds of Winter,’ is yet to be given a release date.
Last year, Martin told Digital Spy that he had "given up making predictions" as to when he could complete the upcoming book. However, this April, the 67-year-old author shared that he aimed to finish it early next year.
"[Having 'The Winds of Winter' published before season 6 of 'Game of Thrones' airs next spring] has been important to me all along," Martin explained, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. "I wish it was out now. Maybe I'm being overly optimistic about how quickly I can finish. But I canceled two convention appearances, I'm turning down a lot more interviews -- anything I can do to clear my decks and get this done."
‘Game of Thrones’ season six is set to premiere this April on HBO
