Dinotopia: First Flight
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Step into a world where humans and dinosaurs soar side by side — Dinotopia: First Flight is a breathtaking prequel to James Gurney's beloved Dinotopia saga, set 15 million years before the familiar island paradise was fully formed. The story follows Gideon Altaire, a young man living in a sky-faring civilization that ruthlessly exploits dinosaurs, who discovers a conspiracy that threatens both species and embarks on a daring quest that will forever change the destiny of Dinotopia itself. Rich with rebellion, wonder, and moral courage, this is a tale of one boy's stand against tyranny and his unlikely bond with the creatures his world seeks to enslave. Gurney's signature artistry transforms every page into a luminous painted world, where intricate illustrations carry as much narrative weight as the prose itself — a seamless fusion of picture book grandeur and graphic novel sophistication. This 20th Anniversary Edition stands as a testament to Gurney's visionary world-building, cementing Dinotopia's place among the great works of illustrated fantasy literature. Themes of freedom, coexistence, and the courage to challenge unjust power reverberate throughout, leaving readers — young and old — wondering what other secrets the ancient skies of Dinotopia still hold.
Author: James Gurney
Format: Hardback
Genre: Fantasy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Step into a world where humans and dinosaurs soar side by side — Dinotopia: First Flight is a breathtaking prequel to James Gurney's beloved Dinotopia saga, set 15 million years before the familiar island paradise was fully formed. The story follows Gideon Altaire, a young man living in a sky-faring civilization that ruthlessly exploits dinosaurs, who discovers a conspiracy that threatens both species and embarks on a daring quest that will forever change the destiny of Dinotopia itself. Rich with rebellion, wonder, and moral courage, this is a tale of one boy's stand against tyranny and his unlikely bond with the creatures his world seeks to enslave. Gurney's signature artistry transforms every page into a luminous painted world, where intricate illustrations carry as much narrative weight as the prose itself — a seamless fusion of picture book grandeur and graphic novel sophistication. This 20th Anniversary Edition stands as a testament to Gurney's visionary world-building, cementing Dinotopia's place among the great works of illustrated fantasy literature. Themes of freedom, coexistence, and the courage to challenge unjust power reverberate throughout, leaving readers — young and old — wondering what other secrets the ancient skies of Dinotopia still hold.