audio version of GRR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones)

This--below--seems to be a new audio edition of GRRMartin's Song of Ice and Fire--from the sample, very well read--

as I remember, the first book, The Game of Thrones did not start with this "historical" exposition.

I think I prefer the original opening.

Anyway, good for the eye-challenged--over 21 hours for 42 dollars.

I have read it already, so--

http://www.audible.com/pd/Sci-Fi-Fantasy/The-World-of-Ice-Fire-Audiobook/B00M22DPWO?source_code=FB2GB0054WS111513