Dinosaur Art: The World's Greatest Paleoart - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0857685848 ISBN 13: 9780857685841

Casa editrice: Titan Books, 2012

Riassunto

A paleoartist is an illustrator who specialises in the science and art of reconstructing ancient animals and their world.

In Dinosaur Art, ten of the top contemporary paleoartists reveal a selection of their work and exclusively discuss their working methods and distinct styles.

Filled with breathtaking artwork - some never before seen - and cutting edge paleontology, this is a treasure trove for dinosaur enthusiasts, art lovers and budding illustrators.

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Recensione

"A feast for the mind, the senses, and the imagination." --Red Orbit

"This is a fascinating book and all pieces are extremely beautiful." --Fellowship of the Geek

"I ve actually read a good number of dinosaur books in my day, and I ve got to say, this is right up there with some of the best I ve seen. The pictures are lush and colorful (there s even a page that pulls out into a giant panorama scene) and the range of creatures covered is varied and described to satisfying detail in the accompanying text." --Chamber Four

"I can t recall another book like it either in terms of the volume of art, the production values or the interviews / sketches that add a new level of detail." --Dave Hone Blog

"Magnificent, awe-inspiring, mind-blowing... words truly can t describe the level of artistic mastery showcased in this collection. Bottom line: If you re a dinosaur aficionado, regardless of age, you need to experience Dinosaur Art. This is a book to be savored, shared, and cherished." --B&N's Book Blog

"Stunning art and insightful information." --Atomic Moo

"A great book that is highly recommended for all ages." --Vent Vox

"This is a book you ll want to pick up again and again." --Nerds in Babeland

"A collection that will have you rethinking what you know about dinosaurs at the same time as inspiring and amazing you." --Nerd Trek

"A book filled with overwhelmingly gorgeous art of awesome extinct creatures, well made, well curated, and absolutely worth your time and money." --Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs

"Bringing to life the distant past requires a unique artistic skill that blends imagination and palaeontology. Here you can see both being put to use in some amazing dinosaur illustrations..." --Sabotage Times Gallery

"Dinosaur Art gets the LITC stamp of approval, a prestigious and much sought-after award. Its high quality and reasonable price make it ideal as a present for paleontology enthusiasts of any age. I can imagine unwrapping this as a child and losing myself for hours in the art." --Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs

"Exploring the passions, ideas, inspirations and evolution of great scientific artists, while presenting some of the greatest modern interpretations of a lost and ancient world available today, is nothing short of a colossal achievement." --Nerds Raging

"Not only is it filled with beautiful pieces, it s also very informative when explaining the backgrounds of some of the animals. I would highly suggest people purchase this book." --Nerd Reactor

"Not only is it filled with beautiful pieces, it s also very informative when explaining the backgrounds of some of the animals. I would highly suggest people purchase this book." --Nerd Reactor

"Perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Earth's history, or just wants to escape to a world of giant monsters who happened to be real." --io9

"Perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Earth's history, or just wants to escape to a world of giant monsters who happened to be real." --io9

L'autore

Steve White has drawn dinosaurs since he was four, for fun and professionally.

Mauricio Anton has created artwork for museum exhibits worldwide.

John Conway has worked on projects for the Discovery Channel and the American
Museum of Natural History.

Julius Csotonyi has produced work for 25 publishers and museum exhibits, including National Geographic.

Douglas Henderson was credited as a 'Dinosaur Specialist' on Jurassic Park, and his artwork can actually be seen hanging in John Hammond's room in Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World!

Todd Marshall is best known for his collaborations with renowned paleontologist,
Paul Serono.

Raśl Martin's stunning oil and digital paintings have also appeared as murals in museums across the planet.

Robert Nicholls' illustrations, murals and 3D models are exhibited all around the world.

Gregory S. Paul has renamed several dinosaurs, and has been active in such fields as dinosaur physiology and thermodynamics. He was heavily involved in advising the filmmakers of Jurassic Park and several TV series.

Luis Rey illustrated Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages.

John Sibbick has been an independent illustrator for 30 years.

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• Editore: Titan Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0857685848
• ISBN 13: 9780857685841
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 188
• Redattore: White Steve