A Game of Thrones
In the novel, recounting events from various points of view, Martin introduces the plot-lines of the noble houses of Westeros, the Wall, and the Targaryens. The novel has inspired several spin-off works, including several games. It is also the namesake and basis for the first season of "Game of Thrones", an HBO television series that premiered in April 2011. A March 2013 paperback TV tie-in re-edition was also titled "Game of Thrones", excluding the indefinite article "A".
List of awards and nominations received by Game of Thrones
The Peabody Award recognizes excellence in various platforms of the media, including film, television, and radio. The award "spotlight[s] instances of how electronic media can teach, expand our horizons, defend the public interest, or encourage empathy with others". "Game of Thrones" was honored with a Peabody Award in 2011 for its first season. The award association gave the following description of the show: