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Dinotopia, The World Beneath: 20th Anniversary Edition (Calla Editions) Hardcover – September 19, 2012

by James Gurney (Author), Michael Brett-Surman (Foreword)
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The voyage of discovery that Arthur Denison and his son, Will, began in Dinotopia continues in The World Beneath. Professor Denison and Will have been living on Dinotopia for several years, learning the marvels of this lost island continent where dinosaurs and humans have coexisted peacefully for centuries, cut off from the rest of the world.
Now Professor Denison decides to explore the natural mysteries of Dinotopia. He turns his attention to the ancient caves that point to a long-lost Dinotopian civilization that seems to have used a technology beyond any that the Professor has ever before encountered. His journey takes him deeper and deeper into the heart of Dinotopia, into the World Beneath. Little does he know that his quest to uncover Dinotopia’s deepest mystery will soon become a desperate race to save the very existence of the island.
Beloved by a generation of readers, James Gurney’s classic story returns in this lavish edition from Calla Editions™. The artwork has been reproduced from new plates digitally scanned from the original transparencies. This unabridged, expanded edition includes 30 additional pages, including a new Foreword by paleontologist Michael Brett-Surman and an Afterword by the author with over 40 behind-the-scenes sketches and photos.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    Dinotopia
  3. Print length
    192 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 4
  6. Dimensions
    10.83 x 1.06 x 9.96 inches
  7. Publisher
    Calla Editions
  8. Publication date
    September 19, 2012
  9. ISBN-10
    1606600338
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1606600337
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JAMES GURNEY'S DINOTOPIA!

Imagine... an isolated island inhabited by shipwrecked humans and dinosaurs who have learned to coexist peacefully as a single symbiotic society. The creation of writer/illustrator James Gurney, the fantastical journey that is Dinotopia began as an illustrated children's book called Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time (1992). Its cross-over success to both children and adults led James Gurney to write and illustrate three more books called Dinotopia: The World Beneath (1995), Dinotopia: First Flight (1999) and Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara (2007). The plot of the main Dinotopia books concerns Arthur Denison and his son, Will, and the various people they meet in their travels in Dinotopia. Beginning in 2012, Dover Publications proudly began reissuing 20th anniversary deluxe hardcover editions of the first 3 landmark books, as well as the 4th book, reissued 10 years after its initial 2007 release.

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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. The weblog is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums.

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Dinotopia: A Land Apart From Time

Digitally re-rendered from the original transparencies, this 20th anniversary deluxe hardcover edition takes the bestselling tale of mystical humans and intelligent dinosaurs to a new generation. 192 pp.

Includes a new Afterword by Gurney as well as a special section of behind-the-scenes studies. (1606600222)

Dinotopia: The World Beneath

This deluxe hardcover edition of the sequel to A Land Apart From Time recounts the adventures of a band of human and dinosaur explorers. 192 pp.

More than 160 full-color illustrations plus new hand-illustrated calligraphy, Foreword, plus behind-the-scenes studies. (1606600338)

Dinotopia: First Flight

Gurney takes us back to Dinotopia's ancient past, where the empire of Poseidos is about to capture the peaceful dinosaurs by using robotic technology.112 pp.

This expanded deluxe hardcover anniversary edition features a wealth of all-new material by the author. (1606600575)

Dinotopia: Journey To Chandara

Professor Denison and Bix, his dinosaur companion, are ready to set off on a perilous journey to the forbidden empire of Chandara. Brimming with magnificent full-color illustrations, this lavish deluxe hardcover edition will enchant readers of all ages. 192 pp.

Includes a new, behind-the-scenes featurette. (1606601008)

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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Calla Editions; 20th Anniversary edition (September 19, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1606600338
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1606600337
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.83 x 1.06 x 9.96 inches
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James Gurney is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Dinotopia book series. He designed the World of Dinosaurs stamps for the U.S. Postal Service and has worked on over a dozen assignments for National Geographic magazine, painting reconstructions of Moche, Kushite, and Etruscan civilizations. He has won the Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum, and World Fantasy Awards. Solo exhibitions of his artwork have been presented at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and currently at the Lyman Allyn Museum of Art. He has recently been named a "Grand Master" by Spectrum Fantastic Arts and a "Living Master" by the Art Renewal Center. His most recent book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter, was Amazon's #1 bestselling book on painting for over 100 weeks and is based on his daily blog gurneyjourney.blogspot.com. For more information, visit www.dinotopia.com or www.jamesgurney.com

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Ingrid M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best. Books. Ever.
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We have the whole series and they are all so beautiful that we re-read them often. Our daughter is now 13 and is re-reading them all in sequence -- she glows while reading them. There is so much to learn in each book! Fiction and non-fiction intertwine perfectly. The illustrations are the best you may ever see in any book. Ever. Really. Trust me. Get these books. The last book, First Flight, is a little more technical, a little more intense and less dreamy, but still awesome.
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Lisa K. Hraban
5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling for kids
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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This is the second book in the series dinotopia. It is wonderful just as great as the first one. Your kids and, grandkids will love it. Also entertaining for adults, and the artwork continues to be fabulous.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning art
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Absolutely beautiful
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5.0 out of 5 stars Meant to be kept a lifetime.
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Wonderful book. Imaginations soar.
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D. Berquist
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first version.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017
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I have the original version of this book, and decided to see if the updated version was better. No noticeable differences in the main story other than a more consistent caption script. All the art is beautifully printed, and the story remains excellent. A new foreword (not as good as the new foreword in the first book, but still good) and additional art at the end add to the quality. Definitely a worthy addition to any library.

5 stars because it is still excellent after 20 years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing detail
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Oh my this book is beautiful. You just can’t get this stuff digitally. The book is Beautifully illustrated and the kids love it when I read it to them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and illustrated
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This is a gift to my grandson. It was a hit for sure!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I was saving it for a Christmas gift, we loved the first one.
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We loved the first book. It looks just as beautiful.
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Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2022
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This book is amazing, brilliant illustrations. I will definitely buy other books in this series.
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Hermess H.
5.0 out of 5 stars hermoso
Reviewed in Mexico on December 18, 2021
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este libro es una joya, bastantes ilustraciones y texto con una imaginería increíble, es fabuloso para niños pero también para adultos.
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Maurício
5.0 out of 5 stars Nota 100000000000 !
Reviewed in Brazil on June 19, 2021
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Maravilhosos, da vontade de fazer um quadro gigante com essas ilustrações :)
,mas não é só as ilustrações que são espetaculares, a história e acabamentos também são incriveis. Livro de qualidade completa.
Eu recomendo.
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Maravilhosos, da vontade de fazer um quadro gigante com essas ilustrações :)
,mas não é só as ilustrações que são espetaculares, a história e acabamentos também são incriveis. Livro de qualidade completa.
Eu recomendo.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Schöne Geschichte, noch schöner illustriert
Reviewed in Germany on December 30, 2023
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Eines vorweg: Diese Bücher haben mit der gleichnamigen Mini-Serie mit David Thewlis nur bedingt zu tun, da die TV-Serie weniger eine Adaption der Bücher, sondern mehr dessen Fortsetzung ist. Dafür bekommt man hier also eine neue Geschichte mit neuen Figuren in der wunderschön gestalteten Welt von Dinotopia.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Steampunk meets dinosaurs
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2023
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The story is briallant and we’ll thought out, set on an island where dinosaurs inhabit, with people from a Vicodin age. The illustrations are magnificent and campfire the mood and the imagination
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