In the dynamic and highly competitive world of publishing, a compelling quote from a respected reviewer can significantly enhance a book’s appeal. This is especially important when attempting to publicise a new dinosaur book, written by a distinguished author.

These endorsements provide multiple benefits. Firstly, they help to establish credibility amongst potential purchasers. A positive review from Everything Dinosaur signals that this book is worth considering. This is particularly essential in niche genres like palaeontology. Moreover, a captivating quote can intrigue a prospective buyer.  It sparks curiosity and excitement.

The front cover of the book features a mounted skeleton of Triceratops. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Importance of a Reviewer Quote for a Dinosaur Book

In reality, a reviewer’s endorsement on the jacket is not just decoration. It is a vital tool for attracting readers and fostering enthusiasm in a crowded market. To this end, Everything Dinosaur team members provided the publisher of “A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils” with a selection of quotations.

We had published a review of this new dinosaur book earlier and praised the work of author Professor Paul M. Barrett.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s book review: A New Dinosaur Book for the Festive Season.

This dinosaur book is published by the London Natural History Museum (ISBN: 9780565095338). It is highly recommended.

An Archaeopteryx (A. lithographica) model on display.  The iconic Archaeopteryx features in the new dinosaur book. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The publisher welcomed our review and comments.  In addition, we compiled some short quotations to support the marketing efforts.  These quotations are referred to as “blurbs”.

What is a Blurb?

A blurb is a short description. It is a concise, persuasive summary and provides a short, promotional description. Blurbs can relate to a book, film, podcast or any creative work. Blurbs typically appear on the back cover of printed books and are intended to encourage readers to buy the book.

Putting our thinking caps on we came up with the following quotations:

“A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils is a captivating and illuminating journey through the awe-inspiring world of prehistoric life. With its masterful blend of scientific rigor and engaging storytelling, this book transports readers back in time, bringing the distant past to vivid life through the lens of carefully curated fossil specimens. A must-read for anyone fascinated by the mysteries and marvels of the dinosaur era.”

Our second quotation:

“It is a spellbinding voyage into the awe-inspiring domain of the Dinosauria. Professor Barrett’s masterful command of scientific rigor is seamlessly woven with captivating storytelling, transporting readers back through the mists of time and bringing the distant past to vivid, visceral life. Anchored by the lens of iconic fossil specimens, the book not only immerses us in the prehistoric world, but also deftly connects us to the latest theories and research, offering a holistic, enlightening experience. This is a must-read for anyone captivated by the enduring mysteries and marvels of the dinosaur era.”

The Dinosaur Book Blurb

After some discussion, we settled upon this quotation:

A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils is a captivating and illuminating journey through the awe-inspiring world of the Dinosauria. Professor Barrett skilfully blends scientific rigour with engaging storytelling. He transports readers back in time, bringing the distant past to vivid life through the lens of iconic fossil specimens. Moreover, the author succeeds in bringing us back to the present by outlining some of the latest theories and research. A must-read for anyone fascinated by the mysteries and marvels of the dinosaur era.”

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