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Calla Editions brings James Gurney's bestselling tale of mystical humans and intelligent dinosaurs to a new generation in this 20th anniversary edition. Digitally re-rendered from the original transparencies, Gurney's spectacular artistry takes on new vitality. Includes a new Afterword by Gurney as well as a special section of behind-the-scenes studies and maquettes he used in developing his paintings.
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Still apart and timeless, Dec 12 2011
By KK in Worcester - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time -- 20th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)
It's splendid to see that Dinotopia is back in print in an edition that does full justice to the gorgeous, imaginative paintings of the original. Gurney's story makes satisfying reading, but even better are the pictures that let you dwell for a little while in some corner of his utopia with dinosaurs and colorfully dressed people. If I were a woodworker, I'd want to build some of the dinosaur toys; the costumes would be fun to copy. The leap of intuitive recognition you feel at seeing some of the landscapes is uncanny. And all the details--such as, a gardener watering lamppost flowers from atop a brontosaurus partner, with his water supply in a can around the animal's neck--allow you to immerse yourself in the pleasures of very precise world building. Besides, who wouldn't want Bix for a new best friend?The added materials in this 20th Anniversary Edition are genuine enhancements. Adults, especially, will appreciate how Michael Patrick Hearn's introductory essay situates Gurney's work in the history of imaginative fiction. Gurney's own additional materials in the back should appeal to young readers especially. They make clear how the artist works, which is interesting in itself; but they also give ideas, such as building maquettes, that could be adapted for writing speculative fiction or inventive play as well as for painting realistic images of magical worlds. Altogether a celebration.
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Beautiful edition of a beautiful book, May 18 2012
By Andres Carrandi - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time -- 20th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)
This new edition shines for its quality, its color and its production value. The story has shone for itself for the past 20 years. With additional "Behind the Scenes" material, this story praised by Arthur C. Clarke as "pure magic" is presented for a new generation of kids and adults. Do not miss this!
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Gorgeous, May 18 2012
By Charlotte - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time -- 20th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)
This book has some of the best illustrations I can think of. My mother bought this book for herself but let me take it whenever I wanted. I cannot say enough good things about the art in this book. The story is also wonderful. Full of detail and fascinating characters, I loved it as a kid and still love it as an adult.
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