"Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin is claiming two autographed scripts from the Emmy-nominated HBO series based on his works have been stolen en route to him for a charity auction.
Martin made an online blog post about the theft over the weekend, warning fans to be cautious if they see any scripts up for sale or auction in the future.
According to Martin, he was prepare a number of items for a charity auction at this week's Worldcon in Reno, Nev.
"We had hoped to bring a couple of signed scripts from the first season of the HBO series 'Game of Thrones' with us, and the good folks in Belfast were kind enough to donate them. Dan Weiss sent them across the pond (registered and priority, signature required)," Martin said.
"All that arrived was a battered envelope and Dan's cover letter. The US post office delivered the envelope in a plastic baggie with a pre-printed note apologizing for the 'damage.' But this was no error in handling. The envelope was torn open at one end, and both scripts were gone, though Dan's letter remained.
"I am convinced the scripts were stolen. Last year we donated a signed 'Star Trek' script to a charity auction and it brought $1200. These two scripts may not have gone for quite that much, but they would have brought home some significant bucks. Someone in the US Post Office (we believe the package made it across from Belfast relatively unscathed) recognized their value and removed them.
"So... I am putting out the word to all my fans and readers. Whoever sold these scripts will presumably try to cash in at some point. So if any of you ever see scripts fitting this description turn up on ebay, one of its competitors, or on some dealer's table -- notify me at once, and report the stolen property to whatever local authorities are appropriate.
"Here's what was taken: two teleplays, final shooting scripts for episodes nine and ten of season one, 'Baelor' and 'Fire and Blood,' autographed by writers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and director Alan Taylor, printed on white paper.
"Like Bloodraven, I have a thousand eyes and one. So let's keep 'em all peeled, boys and girls"
The first season was recently awarded Outstanding New Program by the Television Critics Association. It also picked up 13 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series, Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister), Writing in a Drama Series and Direction in Single-Camera Series.
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According to Martin, he was prepare a number of items for a charity auction at this week's Worldcon in Reno, Nev.
"We had hoped to bring a couple of signed scripts from the first season of the HBO series 'Game of Thrones' with us, and the good folks in Belfast were kind enough to donate them. Dan Weiss sent them across the pond (registered and priority, signature required)," Martin said.
"All that arrived was a battered envelope and Dan's cover letter. The US post office delivered the envelope in a plastic baggie with a pre-printed note apologizing for the 'damage.' But this was no error in handling. The envelope was torn open at one end, and both scripts were gone, though Dan's letter remained.
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"So... I am putting out the word to all my fans and readers. Whoever sold these scripts will presumably try to cash in at some point. So if any of you ever see scripts fitting this description turn up on ebay, one of its competitors, or on some dealer's table -- notify me at once, and report the stolen property to whatever local authorities are appropriate.
"Here's what was taken: two teleplays, final shooting scripts for episodes nine and ten of season one, 'Baelor' and 'Fire and Blood,' autographed by writers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and director Alan Taylor, printed on white paper.
"Like Bloodraven, I have a thousand eyes and one. So let's keep 'em all peeled, boys and girls"
The first season was recently awarded Outstanding New Program by the Television Critics Association. It also picked up 13 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series, Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister), Writing in a Drama Series and Direction in Single-Camera Series.
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