She Sold Seashells... and Dragons: The Curious Mary Anning. Re-Imagined.

She Sold Seashells ...and Dragons: The Curious Mary Anning. Re-imagined

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 brings Anning's story to life for younger readers through the power of AI-generated imagery.

A Fresh Perspective on a Remarkable Life

While only one image of Mary Anning exists, this book reimagines her life during her most influential years as a fossil hunter, dealer, and self-taught scientist. With the help of generative AI technology, readers can now witness Anning's groundbreaking discoveries of mythical sea dragons and experience her world in a whole new light.

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.

Praise for the Book

"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

 

Supporting the Lyme Regis Museum

Proceeds from the sale of "She Sold Seashells ...and Dragons: The Curious Mary Anning. Re-imagined" will be donated to the Lyme Regis Museum to support the development of exhibits and events focused on Mary Anning's life and achievements.

Book Details

Publisher: At One Communications

Release Date: May 21, 2023

Language: English

Hardcover: 96 pages

ISBN-10: 1916039456

ISBN-13: 978-1916039452

Dimensions: 19.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm

US Cover Price: $15