Dinotopia The World Beneath
Dinotopia The World Beneath by James Gurney is a captivating continuation of the journey that began in Dinotopia. Published by Courier Corporation in 2012 as a 20th Anniversary edition, this book features 183 pages of richly illustrated content in English. The narrative follows Professor Denison and his son, Will, who have been living on the enchanting island of Dinotopia, where humans and dinosaurs coexist. As they delve into the island’s natural wonders, Professor Denison embarks on an exploration of ancient caves that hint at a lost civilization with advanced technology, leading to a quest that intertwines discovery and urgency.
Readers will find a blend of juvenile fiction and fantasy elements as the story unfolds, revealing the mysteries of Dinotopia’s past. The edition includes 30 additional pages, offering a new Foreword by paleontologist Michael Brett-Surman and an Afterword by Gurney, which features over 40 behind-the-scenes sketches and photos. This unabridged edition presents the artwork in a lavish format, digitally scanned from original transparencies, enhancing the visual experience of this beloved tale. The journey into the World Beneath promises to engage both new readers and long-time fans of Gurney’s work.
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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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