Description
Book SynopsisDinosaur 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.
Table of ContentsChapter 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
