Was 'A Feast for Crows's illustrated edition made with AI?

Entertainment Nov 12, 2025

The new illustrated edition of George RR Martin's A Feast for Crows has fans talking—not just about the art, but whether it was made with AI.
Some readers spotted odd details in the illustrations and wondered if artificial intelligence was involved, especially since Martin is already in a legal fight with OpenAI over copyright issues.

Artists and Random House have denied AI involvement

Raya Golden from Fevre River and illustrator Jeffrey R McDonald have both said clearly that no AI was used—just digital tools.
Random House also backed this up, relaying the artist's assurance that all artwork is human-made.
The special edition, released on November 4 for $50, is aimed at collectors and superfans, but the debate highlights how tricky it's getting to tell human art from AI these days.