Fossils from Lost Worlds by Damien Laverdunt

Fossils from Lost Worlds by Damien Laverdunt

A large-format non-fiction picture book that describes the incredible creatures that once walked the Earth, with a lively mix of illustrations, comics and facts.

"The illustrations use an elegant color palette but don’t sacrifice adventure, humor or information for design…The careful curation of this parade of creatures takes readers on a comprehensive journey through the fossil recordI enjoyed the paleontologists, depicted in droll graphic-novel-style comics interspersed throughout, almost as much as I enjoyed the paleontology."

-- The New York Times

"This oversized, stylish book invites readers to pour over its intricate pen-and-ink/watercolor illustrations and its narrative passages interlaced with tongue-in-cheek talk bubbles…Book design steals the show here. The thick, cream-colored pages make a great backdrop for the terrific artwork...truly unique and beautiful."

Starred review

-- Youth Services Book Review

"The subdued palette and inky lines of Hélène Rajcak’s pictures give the book a stylish feel, while its lively, graphic-novel-style layout conveys a sense of humor about dinosaurs, fossils and the work of those who study them."

-- The Wall Street Journal

"The text is really easily understood and yet it's still quite comprehensive scientifically. Lots of facts, simply expressed."

-- Radio New Zealand - Nine to Noon

"This multi-layered book is a must for anyone interested in palaeontology. And if that’s not you, it will definitely change your mind. This is a treasure trove of information the whole family can savour and enjoy for many years, and highly recommended for ages 8+."

-- Readings

"Fossils from Lost Worlds is a large-size hardback book of fascinations. Pick up this glorious book and head back into the distant past and go digging."

-- Paula Green, Poetry Box

Helene Rajcak and Damien Laverdunt both live and work in Paris as writer/illustrators. Helene Rajcak studied illustration at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs in Paris and has also trained as a textile designer. Damien Laverdunt teaches applied arts at the Lycee de Sevres.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781776573158
ISBN 10	1776573153
Title	Fossils from Lost Worlds
Author	Damien Laverdunt
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Gecko Press
Year published	2021-04-01
Number of pages	72
Prizes	Long-listed for UKLA Book Awards 2021 (UK)
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.