"Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time" by James Gurney is a beautifully illustrated picture book that follows the story of a Victorian explorer, Arthur Denison, and his 12-year-old son Will, who find themselves washed up in the magical land of Dinotopia after a plane crash. The book is written in a diary journal style, detailing the adventures of humans and dinosaurs living together peacefully in this extraordinary world. The illustrations in the book are outstanding, capturing the imagination of readers and bringing the story to life. The plot revolves around the unique interactions between the human characters and the dinosaurs, creating an intriguing and adventurous tale that appeals to both adults and teenagers.
The writing style of the book is described as smart and wonderfully illustrated, with a Victorian explorer diary narrative that adds depth to the story. The book is updated slightly to the present age, maintaining the timeless essence of Dinotopia itself while introducing new elements to engage modern readers. The detailed descriptions of the dinosaurs and the peaceful coexistence with humans, combined with the beautiful illustrations, make this book a captivating read for those interested in art, dinosaurs, and adventure.
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From The Publisher:
A visual masterpiece featuring more than 100 works of art, 'Dinotopia' explores a fully rendered world, complete with its own language, geographic locations and history and confluence of cultures and characters.
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About the Author:
Before writing and illustrating Dinotopia, James Gurney painted reconstructions of ancient civilizations for National Geographic magazine. He has illustrated seventeen stamps for the U.S. Postal Service, including The World of Dinosaurs. His Dinotopia artwork has won the Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum, and World Fantasy Awards and has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Delaware Art Museum. His most recent books, Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (2009) and Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (2010), are based on his daily blog gurneyjourney.blogspot.com.
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