Physical maquettes for lighting reference. Area-by-area painting over an careful underdrawing. Zooming into the pages to show step-by-steps and closeups, he shares the methods he uses to achieve realism, such as: Preliminary sketches and storyboards. Filled with magnificent full-color paintings, cutaway views, and mechanical diagrams, this newly expanded deluxe edition includes a behind-the-scenes featurette filled with rare insights from the author/illustrator. But when they lose their invitation from the emperor, the adventurers must cross the border penniless and in disguise.Ī vivid narrative, accompanied by enchanting illustrations, traces their journey and its spectacular sights: a village composed of three ships propped up on end, a 50-foot-tall Brachiosaurus outfitted for firefighting, an Allosaurus tending its hatchlings, and other memorable scenes.Ī stand-alone sequel to the first two Dinotopia books, Journey to Chandara offers the perfect introduction to James Gurney’s fantasy world for readers of all ages. Now the professor and Bix, his dinosaur companion, have been summoned to the forbidden empire of Chandara. Professor Denison, the intrepid 19th-century explorer, is back! Some time ago, the professor discovered a lost island where humans and dinosaurs dwell in harmony. You may have seen our review of Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time - I think you’ll like this one too!

Gurney’s works to be spectacular in every respect. If you’ve followed this series, then you need no further introduction! If you haven’t followed this, or you know someone who loves fantasy and art, this is well worth your look.

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