World Famous Comics: The Discovery of Dragons: New Research Revealed
The Discovery of Dragons: New Research Revealed
By: Graeme Base Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Abrams Books for Young Readers Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 48 Publication Date: June 01, 2007 Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Product Description: Bestseller Graeme Base offers a new edition of the book that helped start the dragon craze
Includes newly discovered American dragons!
Fans of Graeme Baseand dragon loverswill be thrilled to discover this brand-new edition of the classic book of serpentology, The Discovery of Dragons, first published in 1996. Now it includes a special section on New World dragons, before now unknown.
Was Bjorn of Bromme one of the greatest explorers of the Viking Age or just a simple-minded, lice-infested barbarian with a passion for beach volleyball? Could Soong Mei Ying, a thirteenth-century teenager, really have discovered the Asiatic dragons or did she just need a good excuse to leave home? Did Dr. E. F. Liebermann perish after discovering the Common Green Draak, also known as the Awful Gurgler, or was he suffering from a severe bout of jungle madness? And does Francisco de Nuevo still live today, working as an extra on Canadian television, after discovering the secret of eternal youth in 1532?
The answers to these questions and more will not be found within the pages of this bookbut there are a lot of great big dragons
All my life I have been pursued by dragons. These fearsome beasts have been a constant source of inspiration and aggravation ever since I was a kid in school. Graeme Base
Astute readers will note that there have been absolutely no changes made to the original text of the book. This is due to the fact that it was completely perfect in every way. However, those same readers will be delighted and amazed by the addition of a brand-new chapter introducing a previously uncatalogued class of Dragons: the New World Dragons.
It is important to note that the failure to include these exceptionally interesting and fully authenticated Dragons in the first edition of the book was the result of shoddy editorial work by persons unnamed and was in no way the fault of the author who knew all along that there were lots of other Dragons out there but did not want to cause a fuss at Snoisses and BielttØg Inc. by pointing out the error. Prof. Rowland W. Greasebeam, B.Sc. (Serp.), F.R.Aud. (Melb.), Editor, Melbourne
Praise for The Discovery of Dragons
Stunning paintings, witty letters, maps, and a running cartoon strip are sure to delight. Booklist
Stunning illustrations of the fiery beasts.The Boston Herald
Illustrations showcase the kind of intricate detail for which Base is so well known . . . Theres much to enjoy here, and much to propel readers to seek out every last drop. Publishers Weekly
Book is both wonderful art and good story (Graeme Base is also known as Rowland W. Greasebeam, B.Sc.)
The Discovery of Dragons: New Research Revealed is a revised edition of Graeme Base's original 1996 tongue-in-cheek release, The Discovery of Dragons. The original Discovery of Dragons featured the letters of three fictional explorers as they discovered various dragon species in Europe, Asia, and the tropics. The updated edition introduces a new explorer, Francisco de Nuevo, as he travels through North America. All have been compiled by the equally fictional serpentologist, Rowland W. Greasebeam.
Graeme Base is known for his beautiful illustrations, and The Discovery of Dragons is more art than story. The exquisitely detailed portraits of various dragons will keep you glued to the page, scoping out every aspect. Base seems to have taken a different approach with the North American dragons, making their likenesses more comical than threatening, which fits the text perfectly. This would make a wonderful coffee table book.
Once the reader is able to move past the entrancing artwork, the storyline is original and humorous. There are now four explorers in this revised edition, each with their own interesting motivations.
--The first is the Viking Bjorn of Bromme, writing to his "bad-tempered cousin, Olaf the Grim," as he travels through Europe.
--Next is the Asian adventurer Soong Mei Ying as she writes to her ailing father, Soong Chen Yi. Third is cartographer and ampibiologist, Dr. E. F. Lieberman writing to his fiancée, Prunella Hapsburgernfries, as he forges through Africa, Madagascar, and Tasmania.
--Last is the newest addition, Francisco de Nuevo, writing "to his lady friends" as he explores the New World. As each stumbles along in Monty Python fashion, they encounter dragons as small as mice and as large as houses, with personalities as colorful as their features.
Intended for ages 9 to 12, The Discovery of Dragons: New Research Revealed is a book that can be appreciated by all ages.
Armchair Interviews says: Base combines powerful images with light-hearted humor in a unique blend of entertainment.
A "must-have" for the private library collections of dragon lovers everywhere. The Discovery of Dragons: New Research Revealed is a singularly gorgeous picturebook of fantastic dragon species. Written for readers of all ages, The Discovery of Dragons features a gorgeous full-color picture of a dragon species on each two-page spread, and scraps of "primary source research" about the amazing sighting of the beast on the other. From Livingstone's Demon to Spotted Marsh Draak and the beautiful yet delicate Japanese Butterfly Lizard, The Discovery of Dragons dazzles the imagination and even challenges the reader to expand his or her imagination about what truly constitutes a dragon. A "must-have" for the private library collections of dragon lovers everywhere.
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