Prehistoric Times Magazine Review (Spring 2013)
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The weather has finally started to improve and as we bid farewell to the chilly easterly breeze, we warmly welcome the spring issue of Prehistoric Times magazine. Yes, spring has finally arrived and it’s marked by the arrival of the spring edition of the Prehistoric Times, a magazine that provides news and views on all things prehistoric animals, extinct creatures, and of course, dinosaurs.
Marking the 20th Anniversary of Publication
Issue 105 is the 20th anniversary of the first edition of this quarterly publication. CoinCIDERLY, 2013 is also the 20th anniversary of the first dinosaur movie “Jurassic Park” and there are special articles on Both within this issue. Editor Mike Fredericks provides a condensed history of the publication, a fascinating insight into what has become an institution for “dynophiles.” Throughout the article there are contributions from other regular writers and it was interesting to read how they started working with him on various projects. The feature film entitled “Sketch me a Spitter”, pays homage to the film Jurassic Park, and renowned artist Mark Hallett looks back on his work on the film as a concept artist and Paleolithic consultant. There are some wonderful illustrations of the theropod dinosaurs that appeared in the first Jurassic Park trilogy. If you have always wanted to know how the poisonous dinosaur that killed the character known as Dennis Nedry came to be, then read this article and all will be revealed.
Special characteristic in dinosaur triceratops with horns
The first of the prehistoric animals featured in this issue is the triceratops and the magazine featured lots and lots of artwork that readers felt. Phil Hore provides a very informative article on this famous horned dinosaur and even Tracy Lee Ford enters the picture with an excellent piece in her long-running “How to Draw Dinosaurs” series. Skull and horn morphology changed as ceratopsians aged. He kindly summarizes the main points to remember when it comes to illustrating juvenile, mature adult, and very old Triceratops specimens. There is also a rare image of a Triceratops skull in situ, discovered by famed paleontologist George Sternberg in 1908.
Ideas for Representing Foliage When Making Model Scenes
Among the usual items such as reader correspondence, collectors’ corner, book reviews, and updates on new model introductions, Ron Lemery provides information on a technique known as photogravure, a great way to incorporate detail into scenes from modelos con temas de dinosaurios con el hábil uso del follaje. . Speaking of models, Steven B. DeMarco shows how to make and paint a fearsome Mosasaur, a marine reptile he aptly refers to as “Mosa Jaws.”
The fearsome and deadly dire wolf
The second prehistoric animal to feature prominently in this edition of “PT” is the fearsome and resourceful Dire Wolf (). Phil Hore writes a highly entertaining article that explains the differences between the dire wolf and the gray wolf and discusses their fossil record, including the exquisitely detailed specimens that have been recovered from the La Brea Tar pits in Los Angeles, California, USA. .).
Prehistoric animals that appeared on postcards – Corner Corner
For the slightly older dinosaur fanatic, there is a very insightful article written by Allen A. Debus on Neave Parker’s beautiful postcard illustrations, a real trip down memory lane as you look at the wonderful black and white illustrations of various prehistoric animals.
Packed with dinosaur-themed articles, Prehistoric Times 105 is definitely a “must read” and so we can expect this publication to continue for at least another twenty years.
Well done to all who participated.