Fossils Inside Out

A Global Fusion of Science, Art and Culture

Thomas Wiewandt, Thomas Wiewandt, Mark Norell

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Wild Horizons Publishing, Incorporated
28 August 2021

Rocks, minerals & fossils

Fossils Inside Out brings fossils, paleoecology, and the fossil industry to life in a beautiful and easy-to-understand format suitable for young adults and older, scientists and non-scientists. This large format book is packed with information connecting the past, present, and future of life on Earth. It also reaches beyond the basics by covering historical perspectives on fossil collecting, laws that can confuse anyone, new imaging technologies, the art of fossil preparation, and how to spot a fake. Most of the imagery (90 percent) has been selected from the author's personal photographic archive, enhanced by some exceptional artwork from outside sources. Paleontologists, collectors, dealers, museums, and artists worldwide have generously helped to make this book possible.

Chapters include: .

Dealers to Dinosaurs: Evolution of the World's Greatest Fossil Show .

Fossils: Messengers From the Past .

Fossils Lost and Found .

Geological Time and Drifting Continents .

Collecting Fossils .

Gallery of Life .

Extinction Events .

Seeing the Unseen: Probing the Past With New Imaging Technologies .

Art of Fossil Preparation and Display

AUTHOR: Stemming from a passion for science and art (MS in Zoology, University of Arizona; PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University), Thomas Wiewandt has forged a career in educational media production and owns Wild Horizons Publishing. He lives in Tucson, home of the world's largest Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase. For 34 years, Tom has been photographing many of the finest fossils found in remote corners of the globe, the foundation for this book. His four films for National Geographic and the BBC earned him an Emmy Nomination in cinematography, four Cine Golden Eagles, and a Gold Apple Award; and his award-winning, independently produced film Desert Dreams: Celebrating Five Seasons in the Sonoran Desert has been aired on national Public Television as a pledge drive program (2015-2020). Tom is a member of the Author's Guild, the American Society of Media Photographers, the Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

By: Thomas Wiewandt
By (photographer): Thomas Wiewandt
Foreword by: Mark Norell
Imprint: Wild Horizons Publishing, Incorporated
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 254mm,
ISBN: 9781879728080
ISBN 10: 1879728087
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 28 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Stemming from a passion for science and art (MS in Zoology, University of Arizona; PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University), Thomas Wiewandt has forged a career in educational media production and owns Wild Horizons Publishing. He lives in Tucson, home of the world's largest Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase. For 34 years, Tom has been photographing many of the finest fossils found in remote corners of the globe, the foundation for this book. His four films for National Geographic and the BBC earned him an Emmy Nomination in cinematography, four Cine Golden Eagles, and a Gold Apple Award; and his award-winning, independently produced film Desert Dreams: Celebrating Five Seasons in the Sonoran Desert has been aired on national Public Television as a pledge drive program (2015-2020). Tom is a member of the Author's Guild, the American Society of Media Photographers, the Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Mark Norell is Chairman, Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History.

Reviews for Fossils Inside Out: A Global Fusion of Science, Art and Culture

"In this illustrated work, Wiewandt combines high-quality images with descriptive text to guide readers through the world of fossils, paleontology, and evolution... With graphics that concisely summarize information and color photographs (by the author and others) that serve as examples of ideas discussed in the text, the volume explores concepts like the calculation of a fossil's age, laws regarding fossil excavation and export, and the evidence for major extinction events, including a comparison of contemporary climate change to historical conditions. The book also goes into the substantial amount of work involved in preparing authentic and replica fossils for display. Wiewandt's solid text is enlightening... But the illustrations are the volume's greatest strength. Expertly designed spreads draw readers' attention to detailed images that serve as examples of topics covered in the narrative. Captions are comprehensive, and they concisely demonstrate the complex and interconnected nature of paleontology work -- for instance, the text accompanying a photo of a reproduction of a pterosaur describes the animal, identifies the museum that is home to the model, and credits the artists who designed and built it. With its wide-ranging and illuminating text and its attractive presentation of vibrant images, the book is likely to appeal to both novices and paleontology fans (aficionados will find plenty of suggestions for further reading in the multipage, annotated bibliography). The author's enthusiasm for the subject is evident on every page, making the work an instructive and highly enjoyable reading experience. A well-designed and well-written guide to fossils, evolution, and more.-- ""Kirkus Indie"" (12/21/2020 12:00:00 AM)"