Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara, the Paintings of James Gurney April 1, 2011

The fantasy of dinosaurs comes alive through the beautiful and intricate paintings of James Gurney, author and illustrator of the award-winning Dinotopia book series. In his books, the fictional island of Dinotopia is inhabited by shipwrecked humans and intelligent dinosaurs. The exquisitely illustrated Dinotopia books depict an enthralling world of adventure, exploration and invention where humans and dinosaurs live peacefully together. The series has won numerous awards and has been adapted for TV. The exhibit features dozens of original works from his fourth and newest book, 'Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara,' published in 2007. It follows the adventures of Professor Arthur Denison and his dinosaur companion Bix as they set off on a perilous journey to the long-forgotten empire of Chandara. Every step of the way, the creatures, characters, and architecture they encounter are portrayed in meticulous detail.