Dinosaur skeletons, eggs, bones, and fossils have become increasingly coveted objects for collectors. Dinosaurs are Collectible explores the reasons for their popularity and tells the stories behind the many illustrious finds from the past. This beautifully illustrated and printed publication by the author of Wonders are Collectible and Wunderkammer includes a chapter devoted to dinosaurs in both high and popular culture, and features an exceptional collection of prints, photos, drawings, and micrograph scans.
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80 Illustrations, black and white; 120 Illustrations, color
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Höhe: 253 mm
Breite: 195 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
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978-94-014-8215-8 (9789401482158)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Thijs Demeulemeester is a Belgian lifestyle journalist, specialising in the arts and architecture. He previously wrote books such as Wunderkammer - An exotic journey through time and Wonders are collectible - The beauty of beetles, bugs and butterflies. Koen Stein is a researcher specialising in vertebrate paleontology and dinosaur paleobiology. He is a member of the educational service of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS).
Chapter 1
COLLECTING DINOSAURS
How dinosaur fossils became popular with collectors
Chapter 2
DIGGING FOR DINOSAURS
The science behind the (re)discovery of dinosaurs
Chapter 3
DINOSAURS IN ART
How dinosaurs conquered both high and popular culture
Chapter 4
CONTEMPORARY DINOSAURS
About the (im)possibility of a Jurrasic Future