She Sold Seashells... and Dragons: The Curious Mary Anning. Re-Imagined.
She Sold Seashells... and Dragons: The Curious Mary Anning. Re-Imagined.
"An ingenious project to bring Mary Anning to life." ~ Sir David Attenborough, Renowned naturalist and broadcaster
Embark on a captivating journey into the life of Mary Anning, the groundbreaking paleontologist, with this beautifully-illustrated, hardbound book. "She Sold Seashells ...and dragons: The Curious Mary Anning. Re-imagined" by award-winning author Wolfgang Grulke. As a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and passionate historian of the Jurassic Coast, Mr. Grulke brings Anning's story to life for younger readers through the power of AI-generated, dream-like imagery, photography, classic paleoart, and Ms. Anning's own scientific illustrations.
📸 Mary Anning looking out at the sea near Lyme Regis (Wolfgang Grulke)
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON A REMARKABLE LIFE
Mary Anning, a trailblazer in the field of paleontology, overcame significant obstacles related to her gender and social class to become a successful fossil hunter, dealer, and self-taught scientist.
While only one image of Anning exists, award-winning author Wolfgang Grulke has partnered with the Lyme Regis Museum to create a captivating, dream-like visual narrative of her life, particularly during her most influential years.
📸 Pictured with Relics for scale as well as in hand. Plus, an Interior view with our resident Ichthyosaur.
Designed to Last
Coinciding with the 224th anniversary of Mary Anning's birth, the hardbound book is aimed at engaging younger readers with Mary Anning's story that bring the legendary paleontologist's life to vibrant, full-color reality.
This beautiful 96-page, hardbound book is designed to last through many readings and explorations.
Priced at just $15 it is an exceptional value.
SUPPORTING ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE AND HISTORY!
CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LYME REGIS MUSEUM
Created in collaboration with the Lyme Regis Museum, dedicated to sharing the natural beauty and history of the Jurassic Coast, this book offers an extraordinary glimpse into the life of a trailblazer who defied her gender and social class to become a pioneer in the field of paleontology.
"Built on the site of Mary Anning’s home, Lyme Regis Museum stands in the heart of the town, just where the beautiful coastlines of Dorset and Devon meet on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The sea views from the museum’s new Mary Anning Wing are stunning, and the extra space has provided all the facilities you’d expect in a modern museum including the purpose-built Fine Foundation Learning Centre – the perfect space for families and schools."
Additional Book Details
"How long is the book?" 96 pages.
"I'm outside the US. Can I Pre-Order the book elsewhere and save a bit on shipping?" Yes! If you are in the UK or Australia you can save on shipping by pre-ordering here: https://maryanningreimagined.atone.org/
"I'm ordering for a school, library, bookstore. Are there discounts available for bulk purchases?" Yes! We offer discounts for qualified bulk purchases. Drop us a line at wholesale@minimuseum.com.
Advance Praise for "She Sells Seashells... and Dragons"
"A triumph! Concise, empathetic and meticulously accurate... it's just like being there with her at the birth of paleontology." - Dr. Paul Davis, Geology Curator at the Lyme Regis Museum
"An ingenious project to bring Mary Anning to life." - Sir David Attenborough, Renowned naturalist and broadcaster
"Genuinely inspirational. Bravo!" - Alastair Poulain, Deputy Head, Sherborne Preparatory School
Book Details
Publisher: At One Communications
Release Date: May 21, 2023
Language: English
Hardcover: 96 pages
ISBN-10: 1916039456
ISBN-13: 978-1916039452
Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.5 in
US Cover Price: $15