The fantasy genre is something many people hold near and dear to their hearts because it offers a sense of escape from our complicated and often cruel world. Writers like C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia), J.R.R. Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings), J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter), and now George R.R. Martin (A Game of Thrones) have become some of the biggest names within the genre as their elaborate worlds, languages, and use of mythical creatures and magic have been adapted into world-renowned films and television series.