The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs

[Theropodavid]

General discussion on this book.

Where is the difference?


And who is the artist behind the illustration? It looks like Todd Marshall to me :O

[Loon]

Just based on the reconstructions on the cover, and the "new" in the title, I'd say the lower book is an updated edition.

[Theropodavid]

[suspsy]

 Nice art. I especially like the Qianzhousaurus.

[Reptilia]

Yes, pretty cool art. What's that upright one, a Coelophysis?

[HD-man]

General discussion on this book.

Where is the difference?


And who is the artist behind the illustration? It looks like Todd Marshall to me :O

They're just UK & US versions of the same book ( https://sites.google.com/site/brusatte/home/stephen-brusatte-science-writing?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1 ). & yes, that is Todd Marshall.

[Theropodavid]

And who is the artist behind the illustration? It looks like Todd Marshall to me :O

yes, that is Todd Marshall.

Awesome. I loved his artwork in my childhood, he is one of the most inpiring paleoartist to me and I'm happy to see new stuff in the near future.

[kreativtek]

I had an upcoming trip on the weekend and bought this book to read while riding a train. I loved every single page as well as brilliant chapter opening illustrations by Todd Marshall.

The book in a simple and yet captivating way explains the history of dinosaurs from their early beginnings. The author uses personal experience and scientific research to back up his theories. I am no expert in paleontology and this book helped me get a grasp of many complex concepts from this field: dinosaurs' initial struggles, biological diversity, their ability to adapt to changing surroundings, and multiple cataclysms that helped them achieve glory. It's important to note, however, that the book doesn't explain everything; I liked how sometimes the author would simply say that he doesn't know the whole truth and begins to make assumptions.

I liked the book so much that I am even considering recommending it my girlfriend who is no dinosaur maniac but shares my passion for discovering the tiny bits and pieces from Earth's history.

I would love to learn more about paleontology and read other books similar to Save Brusatte's ,,Rise and Fall...". Do you have any recommendations?

[Gwangi]

I would love to learn more about paleontology and read other books similar to Save Brusatte's ,,Rise and Fall...". Do you have any recommendations?

You would probably enjoy "My Beloved Brontosaurus" by Brian Switek, "Dinosaur Odyssey" by Scott Sampson, and "Time Traveler" by Michael Novacek.

[HD-man]

I would love to learn more about paleontology and read other books similar to Save Brusatte's ,,Rise and Fall...". Do you have any recommendations?

Like Gwangi, I recommend Sampson 2009. It's similar to Brusatte 2018 (albeit MUCH better) in that they're both NHDs w/a chronological format & personal anecdotes. However, if you want the best NHD as well as the best non-encyclopedic dino book for casual readers, I recommend Naish/Barrett's Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved (See "My NEW favorite serious dino book": http://blogevolved.blogspot.com/2017/09/my-20th-pair-of-reviews.html ). 2nd edition coming out 9/18.

[Gwangi]

I would love to learn more about paleontology and read other books similar to Save Brusatte's ,,Rise and Fall...". Do you have any recommendations?

Like Gwangi, I recommend Sampson 2009. It's similar to Brusatte 2018 (albeit MUCH better) in that they're both NHDs w/a chronological format & personal anecdotes. However, if you want the best NHD as well as the best non-encyclopedic dino book for casual readers, I recommend Naish/Barrett's Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved (See "My NEW favorite serious dino book": http://blogevolved.blogspot.com/2017/09/my-20th-pair-of-reviews.html ). 2nd edition coming out 9/18.

Still need that one for myself, guess I'll have to track it down sooner than later.

[HD-man]

I would love to learn more about paleontology and read other books similar to Save Brusatte's ,,Rise and Fall...". Do you have any recommendations?

Like Gwangi, I recommend Sampson 2009. It's similar to Brusatte 2018 (albeit MUCH better) in that they're both NHDs w/a chronological format & personal anecdotes. However, if you want the best NHD as well as the best non-encyclopedic dino book for casual readers, I recommend Naish/Barrett's Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved (See "My NEW favorite serious dino book": http://blogevolved.blogspot.com/2017/09/my-20th-pair-of-reviews.html ). 2nd edition coming out 9/18.

Still need that one for myself, guess I'll have to track it down sooner than later.

Out of curiosity, what do you mean "track it down"? It's not hard to find.

[kreativtek]

I would love to learn more about paleontology and read other books similar to Save Brusatte's ,,Rise and Fall...". Do you have any recommendations?

Like Gwangi, I recommend Sampson 2009. It's similar to Brusatte 2018 (albeit MUCH better) in that they're both NHDs w/a chronological format & personal anecdotes. However, if you want the best NHD as well as the best non-encyclopedic dino book for casual readers, I recommend Naish/Barrett's Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved (See "My NEW favorite serious dino book": http://blogevolved.blogspot.com/2017/09/my-20th-pair-of-reviews.html ). 2nd edition coming out 9/18.

They're all great. Thanks to both of you, guys!

[Gwangi]

I would love to learn more about paleontology and read other books similar to Save Brusatte's ,,Rise and Fall...". Do you have any recommendations?

Like Gwangi, I recommend Sampson 2009. It's similar to Brusatte 2018 (albeit MUCH better) in that they're both NHDs w/a chronological format & personal anecdotes. However, if you want the best NHD as well as the best non-encyclopedic dino book for casual readers, I recommend Naish/Barrett's Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved (See "My NEW favorite serious dino book": http://blogevolved.blogspot.com/2017/09/my-20th-pair-of-reviews.html ). 2nd edition coming out 9/18.

Still need that one for myself, guess I'll have to track it down sooner than later.

Out of curiosity, what do you mean "track it down"? It's not hard to find.

Buy it I guess. Poor choice of words perhaps.

[Libraraptor]

I got myself a copy of Brusatte's new book and I do like it very much!