Books

Mr. Gurney will gladly personalize your copy for no additional charge. Please make a note on the Order Form of your wishes, including the name of the person to whom you wish each copy inscribed.

Imaginative Realism

Most art instruction books show you how to draw or paint something you can see: a still life, a landscape, or a portrait. But what if you want to make a realistic picture of something that you can only imagine? This book shows the advanced or intermediate artist the time-tested methods used by artists since the Renaissance to bring your dreams into reality.

Chapters include: tradition, studio setup, preliminary sketches, history & archaeology, people, dinosaurs, creatures, aliens, architecture, vehicles, plein air studies, composition, and careers. 400 illustrations in full color. Order Imaginative Realism today and have it signed by the author.

IR Imaginative Realism 224 pages, softcover, 9 x 10.5 inches….. $24.99

Drawing Made Easy

First published in 1921, this classic drawing instruction manual taught countless children and young adults how to draw. Drawing Made Easy by E. G. Lutz is now back in print after many years absence. The two keys to Lutz's approach are analyzing complex forms to see the simple geometric shapes and working from large shapes to small details.

In Drawing Made Easy, Lutz presents these concepts simply enough for very young children grasp, yet the approach works equally well with adults, who will find the numerous drawing examples charming. This book also includes reprinted selections from Lutz's 1916 book, Practical Drawing, which guides the budding artist well into the intermediate level, including shading, volume, proportions, perspective, and composition. Foreword by James Gurney, who taught himself to draw from this book.

DME Drawing Made Easy 145 pages, softcover, 10 x 7 inches….$14.95

Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara

Written and illustrated by James Gurney

Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara arrives in October. Mark Norell of the American Museum of Natural History says, "Mr. Gurney aptly weaves science, art, and imagination into a beautiful book certain to become a classic."

You can reserve your copy today, and have it signed by the author. To order, please print out and fill out the order form and enclose it with your payment by check or money order, payable to The Dinotopia Store. Mail your order, along with any special shipping or personalization instructions to the Dinotopia Store, PO Box 693, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

DJ2CHB 160 pages, hardbound, 10 x 10.5 inches ... $29.95

Dinotopia: A Land Apart From Time

Written and illustrated by James Gurney

Explorer Arthur Denison and his son, Will, are washed up on the shore of an uncharted island, where they are astonished to discover a civilization of dinosaurs and humans living peacefully together for centuries. Published in over 18 languages and winner of the Hugo Award, The Colorado Children's Book Award and the World Fantasy Award, this New York Times besteselling book features over 160 pages of full-color illustrations and an uplifting story that will absorb readers of all ages. Signed — with an original dinsaur sketch — by James Gurney.

DHC Dinotopia Hardcover (10" x 10 1/2") ... $34.95

DSC Dinotopia Softcover (9 5/8" x 10 3/8") ... $19.95

Dinotopia: The World Beneath

Written and illustrated by James Gurney

The adventure continues in this second book of the series. Arthur Denison leads an expedition deep into the mysterious caverns beneath the island of Dinotopia. He discovers marvelous mechanical walking vehicles powered by by sunstones, while above ground his son Will continues his training on the skybax. Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Original Artwork. Each of the 160 full-color pages features incredibly detailed paintings, drawings, and diagrams, many of which were exhibited in 2002 at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington. Signed — with an original dinosaur doodle — James Gurney.

WBHC Dinotopia: The World Beneath (10" x 10 1/2") ... Out of Stock and Out of Print

On Stranger Tides

By Tim Powers, signed by James Gurney

This new Subterranean Press edition of Tim Power’s classic science fiction novel of pirates and voodoo is out in a new cloth-bound hardcover trade edition with dust jacket art by James Gurney.

For more information about the story, follow this link: http://www.subterraneanpress.com

From Publishers Weekly (Starred Review):
"This dark fantasy tale will appeal not just to pirate fans but also to anyone who appreciates Powers's talent for blending the most unlikely elements into a brilliantly cohesive whole."

OST On Stranger Tides, signed by Gurney (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") ... $18.95

The Chesley Awards: A Retrospective

This is the finest new collection of fantasy and science fiction artwork. It showcases the work of the winners of the prestigious Chesley Award, presented by the Association of Science Fiction Artists from 1985-2002. With 192 pages and over 300 full-color illustrations, this oversize hardback collection lavishly portrays the best of imaginative art with commentary and tips by the artists. James Gurney's work is represesented with over 27 reproductions, some never before published in book form. In addition, there is a rich sampling of works by Frank Frazetta, Michael Whelan, Stephen Hickman, Donato Giancola and many others. A valuable reference for any fantasy art student, professional, collector or fan.

TCAAR 192 pp (22"x10") Signed ... List $45.00 Special $34.95