Dinosaurs
New Visions of a Lost World
Michael J Benton author Bob Nicholls illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Published:2nd Nov '21
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This visual guide redefines our understanding of dinosaurs, showcasing scientifically accurate illustrations and insights from leading palaeontologists.
In Dinosaurs, readers are introduced to a groundbreaking visual guide that reshapes our understanding of these ancient creatures. Through the lens of the latest scientific research, this book presents the first accurate visualizations of dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles, moving beyond the realm of imagination. Each illustration is meticulously crafted, showcasing details of color, pattern, and texture based on first-hand evidence, making the depictions both stunning and scientifically valid.
The author, renowned palaeontologist Michael J. Benton, guides readers through the evolution of our knowledge about dinosaurs. With the help of palaeoartist Bob Nicholls, the book features vibrant illustrations that reflect recent discoveries and technological advancements in the field. From the ginger and white striped tail of Sinosauropteryx to the feathered and scaled features of Kulindadromeus, each chapter delves into specific species, highlighting how new data has transformed our perceptions of these magnificent creatures.
Dinosaurs serves as a visual compendium that not only surprises but also challenges preconceived notions about how these animals looked and lived. With over 150 color illustrations, this book is a remarkable synthesis of art and science, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of dinosaurs.
'Want to know what dinosaurs really looked like? Leading palaeontologist Michael Benton and renowned palaeoartist Bob Nicholls join forces to show you dinosaurs like you've never seen them before. You'll see dinosaurs in full technicolour, covered in feathers, with camouflaged bodies, iridescent heads, rings on their tails, wings on their arms, and sometimes even their legs. And best of all, it's real. This gorgeous book belongs on the bookshelves of any science enthusiast, and any movie director or television producer looking to bring dinosaurs to the screen' - Steve Brusatte, professor and palaeontologist at the University of Edinburgh and bestselling author of 'The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs'
'World-leading palaeontologist Michael J. Benton cracks open the fossil evidence to reveal the truth behind what dinosaurs looked like in this fascinating and remarkably illustrated guide' - How it Works
'The illustrations by expert palaeoartist Bob Nicholls make this coffee table book a real treasure' - BBC Science Focus
'An informative, engaging, and beautiful volume detailing the cutting-edge work that has gone into reconstructing the paleobiology of the dinosaurs and their contemporaries' - Quarterly Review of Biology
ISBN: 9780500052198
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1020g
240 pages