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King Tyrant

A Natural History of Tyrannosaurus rex
Brief Description
A marvelously illustrated look at everything we now know about the fearsome king of the dinosaurs. Tyrannosaurus rex is the world's favourite dinosaur, adored by the public and the subject of intense study and debate by palaeontologists. This stunningly illustrated book brings together everything we have... Read More
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A marvelously illustrated look at everything we now know about the fearsome king of the dinosaurs.

Tyrannosaurus rex is the world's favourite dinosaur, adored by the public and the subject of intense study and debate by palaeontologists. This stunningly illustrated book brings together everything we have learned about T. rexโ€”the 'King of the Tyrant Lizards'โ€”since it was first given its famous name in 1905. It presents these creatures as science knows them rather than the version portrayed in movies, revealing them to be dramatically different, and far more amazing, than ever imagined.

With numerous original paintings and diagrams by the author, King Tyrant draws on the latest discoveries to offer a modern understanding of Tyrannosaurus, pulling back the curtain of media hype that often obscures these extraordinary extinct animals while cementing their reputation as the most formidable carnivores of the Mesozoic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691245584

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 May 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 150+ color illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Mark P. Witton is a paleontologist, author, and artist based at the University of Portsmouth. He designs and advises on extinct creatures for films and documentaries, including the hit Apple TV+ series Prehistoric Planet, and his artwork is widely featured in books and museums around the world. His books include Pterosaurs: Natural History, Evolution, Anatomy (Princeton).

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