Books by James Gurney
Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2007
Written and illustrated by James Gurney
In Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara, artist and author James Gurney escorts readers—adults and children alike—to the wondrous lost island of Dinotopia, an enthralling world of art, science, exploration, and invention in which humans and dinosaurs live peacefully together. In the spirit of Marco Polo and Gulliver's Travels, Journey to Chandara recounts the adventures of explorer Arthur Denison and dinosaur Bix through the exotic eastern realm of Dinotopia.
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Dinotopia: First Flight, HarperCollins, 1999 — Out of Print
Written and illustrated by James Gurney
Dinotopia: The World Beneath, Turner Publishing, 1995
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.
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Dinotopia: A Land Apart From Time, Turner Publishing, 1992
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.
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The Artist's Guide to Sketching, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1982 — Out of Print
Written and illustrated by James Gurney
A comprehensive guide to methods and materials for drawing on-the-spot, based on an odyssey across America on freight trains.