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30 09, 2024

The Front Cover of the New “Prehistoric Times” Magazine

By |2024-10-01T08:21:34+01:00September 30th, 2024|Prehistoric Times|0 Comments

Our thanks to editor Mike Fredericks who emailed to Everything Dinosaur the new front cover for the next issue of “Prehistoric Times” magazine.  This magazine is produced four times a year.  Not long to wait now until the autumn (fall) edition arrives. This issue will feature an interview with palaeontologist and writer, Dr David Hone. Dr Hone is a Reader in Zoology at Queen Mary, University of London in the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences.  He is an exceptionally busy scientist what with his teaching work, research and media commitments.

Dr Hone will be discussing the largest specimen of Tyrannosaurus found to date.

Prehistoric Times magazine issue 151.

The front cover of “Prehistoric Times” magazine highlights ornithischian parenting. This is issue number 151 (autumn 2024). Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.

Picture credit: Mike Fredericks

“Prehistoric Times” Magazine Issue 151

The stunning front cover artwork features a pair of duck-billed dinosaurs.  The illustration shows an adult and a juvenile.  It highlights the ontogenetic differences.  It certainly is a beautiful front cover illustration.  One of the featured prehistoric animals in this edition is Maraapunisaurus.  This is a genus of Late Jurassic sauropod from the Morrison Formation of the western United States.  It was originally known as Amphicoelias.  Having been described from a single fossil bone, it was thought to be the largest dinosaur known to science.  The interpretation of the fossil material remains controversial.  We look forward to reading more about this remarkable dinosaur in the forthcoming edition of “Prehistoric Times” magazine.

To learn more about the magazine and to subscribe: “Prehistoric Times” Magazine.

South American Mammals

The magazine also features an interview with Dr Darin Croft. Dr Croft is a palaeontologist who specialises in the study of prehistoric mammals. His main interest is the evolution of South American mammals. For most of the Cenozoic, South America has been isolated as an island continent. This isolation led to the evolution of a unique fauna. For example, sparassodonts occupied the predatory niches that were occupied by placental mammals like bears, dogs and felids elsewhere in the world. No placental carnivores were present in South America until a few million years ago.

The interview is going to be fascinating and most insightful.

We can’t wait for “Prehistoric Times” magazine to arrive.

4 08, 2024

New Prehistoric Times Magazine Reviewed

By |2024-08-11T10:35:40+01:00August 4th, 2024|Magazine Reviews, Prehistoric Times|2 Comments

Time to review the sesquicentennial* edition of “Prehistoric Times” magazine.  This is a special 150th issue of the quarterly magazine for prehistoric animal enthusiasts and palaeoartists. Sesquicentennial* is the term used to describe a 150th anniversary or its celebration, and there is plenty to celebrate about this latest edition.  For example, readers can marvel at the stunning artwork created by the eminent Norwegian wildlife artist Esther Van Hulsen.  The artwork was commissioned by the Nevada State Park.  A series of information boards were being constructed and the artist was selected to provide illustrations of some of the amazing creatures that roamed this region during the last Ice Age.  Dire wolves, Columbian mammoths, prehistoric horses, cave lions and the American camel are featured.

The front cover artwork was provided by renowned science fiction artist Bob Eggleton.  T. rex features prominently in this issue, and Bob’s composition depicts a battle-hardened predator.

"Prehistoric Times" Issue 150 front cover.

The front cover of issue 150 (summer 2024) of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. The Tyrannosaurus rex artwork was created by Bob Eggleton.  Inside the magazine, there is a special feature on this iconic dinosaur.  An Everything Dinosaur team member gets a mention too.  Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.

Picture credit: Mike Fredericks

“Prehistoric Times” Featuring Mosasaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex

Our thanks to Phil Hore for his excellent article on the “beast of Maastricht” – Mosasaurus.  It is extremely informative, and we congratulate the author for squeezing in references to Napoleon Bonaparte and the Rosetta stone.  There are some wonderful Mosasaurus illustrations.  Wade Cameron chose to illustrate an articulated skeleton.  In contrast, Fabio Pastori contributed a mosasaur scavenging a titanosaur scene.  Pedro Salas took a more reflective approach with a subtle illustration of a Mosasaurus just breaking the water surface.  Our congratulations to all the artists for their work.

The magazine features an in-depth interview with the famous American palaeontologist Jack Horner.  He reminisces on his life-long fascination with the Dinosauria. Furthermore, he sheds light on why he controversially argued that T. rex was a scavenger.  In his long and distinguished career, Jack Horner has made a huge contribution to vertebrate palaeontology.  The article provides an insight into his thinking when he proposed that the “King of the Tyrant Lizards” was an obligate scavenger.

Tracy Lee Ford continues the Tyrannosaurus rex theme with an excellent article that looks at the challenges of drawing tyrannosaurs when the skull morphology of T. rex is so varied.  Award-winning model maker Sean Kotz demonstrates how to create a replica of a tyrannosaur head. Furthermore, we learn about the first references of feathered dinosaurs in popular culture in an intriguing article penned by Gray Stanback.

Compiling Thoughts

Phil Hore wanted to collate thoughts and impressions about T. rex.  The article features contributions by Phil Currie, Kenneth Carpenter and Jim Kirkland.  Polymath James Gurney, perhaps, most famous for the “Dinotopia” series comments as does renowned palaeoartist Luis Rey.  Yours truly was asked to provide input as well.  We are honoured to have Everything Dinosaur featured in this special edition.

Commenting in "Prehistoric Times".

Mike from Everything Dinosaur recalling fond memories of encounters with T. rex fossils and models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

There is some amazing T. rex artwork too. A skeletal drawing by John Sibbick is included.   Mark Hallett provided an illustration of a trio of tyrannosaurs complete with perching birds, whilst Mark Wheatley submitted illustrations of somewhat foolhardy T. rex hunting!  Our congratulations to Mark Massion, Tim Bollinger, Dale Novak and John F. Davies and also to Samuel Pickens for his illustration of a T. rex quenching its thirst.

Look out for an imaginative and topical article written by Robert Telleria.  Robert envisions a prehistoric Olympics, complete with larger-than-life competitors and intense competition.  Telleria’s talents for crafting an intriguing and compelling narrative are on full display in this piece.

Famous Apes and Famous Artists

John M. Navroth had provided a most informative piece documenting the film “The Lost World” in an earlier edition of the magazine.  He repeats the feat in this issue, this time focusing on the “King Kong” movie premiered in 1933.  He provides a fascinating insight into one of the most influential monster movies of all time.

John Lavas continues to document the contribution of the highly influential Czech artist Zdeněk Burian.  In this edition, Burian’s illustrations of ancient horned mammals are discussed.  This excellent article contains some beautiful examples of Burian’s work.  Giant beasts such as Brontotheres, Uintatherium and Arsinoitherium all feature.

Zdeněk Burian's reconstruction of Arsinoitherium for "Prehistoric Times" magazine.

Zdeněk Burian’s reconstruction of Arsinoitherium which appeared in Josef Augusta’s “The Age of Monsters”. The artwork is featured in an article outlining how the renowned Czech artist depicted ancient horned mammals.

Picture credit: Zdeněk Burian

Randy Knol chips in with updates on recently introduced prehistoric animal models whilst Pat Schaefer highlights MPC plastic dinosaur figures from the late 1950s.  Editor Mike Fredericks reviews new books and finds time in his busy schedule to interview author Richard Milner and artist Jay Matternes on their new collaboration.

With its captivating articles, stunning illustrations, and wealth of knowledge about models and model collecting, there is certainly plenty to celebrate when it comes to the sesquicentennial edition of “Prehistoric Times”.

Visit the magazine’s website: “Prehistoric Times”.

18 06, 2024

New “Prehistoric Times” Issue 150 Sneak Peek

By |2024-06-20T10:44:00+01:00June 18th, 2024|Magazine Reviews, Prehistoric Times|1 Comment

Everything Dinosaur would like to thank editor Mike Fredericks who emailed the front cover artwork for “Prehistoric Times” issue 150.  We are reliably informed that the correct term for celebrating a special 150th event is a sesquicentennial.  The painting on the front cover has a retro look to it.  It reminds us of the artwork associated with the Aurora Prehistoric Scenes kits from the late 1960s and early 1970s.  The front cover features Tyrannosaurus rex.  The illustration is the work of Bob Eggleton.

"Prehistoric Times" Issue 150 front cover.

The front cover of issue 150 (summer 2024) of “Prehistoric Times” magazine.  The artwork was created by Bob Eggleton.  Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.

Picture credit: Mike Fredericks

“Prehistoric Times” Magazine Issue 150

As always, issue 150 of “Prehistoric Times” magazine is crammed full of excellent articles and amazing artwork.  Editor Mike Fredericks wrote to Everything Dinosaur and outlined some of the magazine’s contents. It is 91 years since the first King Kong film hit cinema screens. This famous monster movie had its premiere in the spring of 1933. The film starred Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong. However, the titular character, the giant ape, was to become enshrined in movie folklore. Directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack the film grossed over $5 million USD. The stop-motion monsters were created and animated by Willis H. O’Brien. The 1933 King Kong film regularly features in lists of the top one hundred most influential movies of all time.

Nanmu Studio King of the Giant Apes.

The 1933 monster movie inspires and enthrals ninety-one years later.  For example, the recently introduced Nanmu Studio King of the Giant Apes resin figure pays tribute to this iconic movie monster.  The image shows the Nanmu Studio King of the Giant Apes on its magnificent display stand. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture above shows the recently introduced limited-edition giant ape resin model by Nanmu Studio.  It seems that the giant ape from the cinema continues to inspire designers, artists and model makers.

To view the range of Nanmu Studio prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Nanmu Studio Models.

Tyrannosaurus rex and Mosasaurus

The two prehistoric animals to feature in issue 150 are Tyrannosaurus rex and Mosasaurus.  We look forward to reading more about these prehistoric creatures, in the articles, which we suspect will be penned by the excellent Phil Hore.  We are also looking forward to seeing all the reader submitted artwork and illustrations.

There is an interview with artist Jay Matternes about his new book.  Famous palaeontologist Jack Horner outlines his extensive work on the Dinosauria including T. rex and the great and the good in the “Prehistoric Times” community get to discuss their fascination with the “King of the Tyrant Lizards”.  Everything Dinosaur gets a mention too.

Tracy Ford looks at tyrannosaurs and there is a feature on the first publication of a feathered T. rex illustration.  Subscribers can learn more about the remarkable work of the influential 20th century artist Zdeněk Burian and the magazine will feature the latest model reviews and fossil discoveries.  Editor Mike Fredericks has informed us that there will be a T. rex model build article in issue 150.

“Prehistoric Times” magazine is published quarterly.  It is a great magazine, and we can’t wait to receive our copy of this special 150th edition.

To learn more about the magazine and to subscribe: “Prehistoric Times” Magazine.

12 06, 2024

New “Prehistoric Times” Magazine Reviewed (Issue 149)

By |2024-06-13T18:54:20+01:00June 12th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Magazine Reviews, Main Page, Prehistoric Times|1 Comment

The latest edition of “Prehistoric Times” is brimming over with lots of amazing articles, illustrations and features.  This well-respected magazine has a global readership, and it is published quarterly.  The two featured prehistoric animals are the Brazilian pterosaur Tapejara and the North American ceratopsian Styracosaurus.  Thanks to Phil Hore, for once again producing a couple of informative and most interesting articles.  Styracosaurus provides the inspiration for the front cover artwork which was created by Kurt Miller. Palaeontologist Jordan Mallon explores the Styracosaurus specimens in the vertebrate collection of the Canadian Museum of Nature.  The genus may have been erected over a hundred years ago, but despite recent centrosaurine discoveries, “spike lizard” continues to amaze and inspire.

The front cover artwork for "Prehistoric Times" issue 149.

The front cover artwork for “Prehistoric Times” issue 149 (Spring 2024).

 

Poignantly, editor Mike Fredericks includes an image of a Styracosaurus statue made by the artist and sculptor Mike Trcic.  We were saddened to hear of his passing and our condolences to his family.

Styracosaurus Artwork in “Prehistoric Times”

There are lots of Styracosaurus illustrations accompanying Phil Hore’s excellent article. Once again, we have been impressed by the reader contributions.  Personal favourites include the pair of Styracosaurus fighting by Victoria Grabowski, the black and white drawing of the impressive head crest and nose horn created by Brad McFeeters and the illustration by the magazine’s editor Mike Fredericks.  Honourable mentions too for Mike Landry for his CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale inspired Styracosaurus artwork and for Wade Carmen, whose main drawing reminded us of the Papo Styracosaurus figure.

Tracy Lee Ford helps us put skin on the bones of sauropods.  In a fascinating article the dermal armour of titanosaurs is explored.  In addition, we learn more about dermal spines on diplodocids.  On the subject of sauropods and titanosaurs in particular, we note that Randy Knol includes the new CollectA Dreadnoughtus figure in his review of recently introduced figures.

South American Native Ungulates (SANUs)

J. R. Lavas continues his exploration of the artwork produced by the highly influential Czech artist Zdeněk Burian.  In this issue the focus is on South American native ungulates (SANUs).  As with the sparassodonts which featured in issue 148, SANUs were not popular subjects with many early 20th century palaeoartists. For example, Burian only produced a few sketches and no formal paintings.  The author has used some of his own superb illustrations for the article.

Macrauchenia patachonica illustrated.

Macrauchenia patachonica illustrated. Picture credit: J. Lavas.

Picture credit: J. Lavas

Burian’s artwork does feature in an article by Rosta Walica covering the three volumes of the “Prehistoric World of Zdeněk Burian”.  The article outlines the extensive work involved in compiling this comprehensive trilogy.  There are plenty of Burian’s paintings to admire, the authors including several prehistoric mammal illustrations as well as some of Burian’s classic dinosaur artwork.

Pioneering Palaeontologists and Palaeoartists

This year marks the 170th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first dinosaur theme park at Crystal Palace, London. A conservation programme to protect these grade I listed statues is continuing. Slowly but surely these iconic statues are being restored to their former glory.  In a piece penned by Victor Monnin, the observations of H. G. Wells on time travel are discussed.  Wells wrote the highly influential book “The Time Machine”.  It was published in 1895.  The article is illustrated with images of H. G. Wells and two prints highlighting the Crystal Palace geological park.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the restoration of the prehistoric animal statues at Crystal Palace: A Palaeotherium is Welcomed Back.

The magazine features an interview with British palaeontologist Mike Benton and the palaeoartist Bob Nicholls.  They have collaborated on a new book that examines dinosaur behaviour.  The Mesozoic media section contains several book reviews including another volume by Professor Michael Benton entitled “Extinctions – How Life Survives, Adapts and Evolves”.

Other highlights of issue 149 include an interview with veteran preparator Howell Thomas of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the concluding part of Sean Kotz’s build a Stegosaurus kit.

Congratulations to Chuck Egnaczak, Anders Bang, Matt Finstrom, Chris Alfalo and all the other artwork contributors for Phil Hore’s Tapejara piece and take a look at the comprehensive “Paleonews” section.

For further details about “Prehistoric Times” magazine and to subscribe: “Prehistoric Times” Magazine.

14 03, 2024

New Magazine Front Cover Art

By |2024-05-02T06:00:14+01:00March 14th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Magazine Reviews, Main Page, Prehistoric Times|0 Comments

Our thanks to editor Mike Fredericks who sent to Everything Dinosaur the artwork for the next edition of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. This quarterly magazine is famed for its beautiful cover art. Many noteworthy palaeoartists have contributed over the years. The front cover artwork for issue 149 is no exception. The illustration featuring Styracosaurus albertensis is stunning!

We look forward to reading about the artist behind this remarkable image when issue 149 arrives.

The front cover artwork for "Prehistoric Times" issue 149.
The front cover artwork for “Prehistoric Times” issue 149 (Spring 2024).

Picture credit: Mike Fredericks

“Prehistoric Times” Magazine

The spring issue (149) will feature an in-depth interview with palaeontologist Jordan Mallon. Dr Mallon is based at the Canadian Museum of Nature (Ottawa, Canada). He specialises in studying dinosaur ecology and has been involved in the naming and scientific description of several fossil species, including a horned dinosaur – Spiclypeus shipporum. Although both members of the Ceratopsia clade and contemporary, Styracosaurus and Spiclypeus were not closely related. The centrosaurine Styracosaurus albertensis is known from the Dinosaur Provincial Park Formation of Alberta, (Canada). In contrast, the chasmosaurine Spiclypeus shipporum is known from the Judith River Formation of Montana (United States).

Beasts of the Mesozoic Spiclypeus shipporum.
A replica of the horned dinosaur named by Mallon et al (2016). The Beasts of the Mesozoic Spiclypeus shipporum in lateral view.

The model (above) is the articulated Spiclypeus shipporum in the Beasts of the Mesozoic series.

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic model range: Beasts of the Mesozoic Prehistoric Animal Models.

The Pterosaur Tapejara

The other prehistoric animal to be featured in the spring edition is the pterosaur Tapejara. Readers can expect a comprehensive profile of this Early Cretaceous flying reptile. Tapejara is famed for its huge head crest. We are looking forward to viewing all the reader submitted artwork illustrating this spectacular member of the Pterosauria.

In addition, details will be provided of new books chronicling the life and work of the influential Czech artist Zdeněk Burian. Issue 149 will also feature the latest instalment of the excellent series penned by Jon Lavas discussing the artwork of Burian.  Jon contacted us to let us know that the next instalment covers South American ungulates but Burian did not actually do any formal paintings of these. Instead, Jon has used some of his own illustrations for the article. However, Burian’s artwork will continue in issue 150.

The work of English palaeoartist Bob Nicholls is also featured. Bob illustrated the wonderful “Dinosaur Behavior” which was launched late last year. This excellent dinosaur book was written by Professor Mike Benton (University of Bristol). Published by Princeton University Press “Dinosaur Behavior” is a beautifully illustrated and highly informative guide to the Dinosauria.

"Dinosaur Behavior" front cover.
The front cover of the recently launched dinosaur book “Dinosaur Behavior” by Professor Michael J. Benton and illustrated by Bob Nicholls. It will feature in issue 149 of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Spring Issue of “Prehistoric Times” Coming Soon

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that they were looking forward to reading the next edition of “Prehistoric Times”.

The spokesperson added:

“This magazine is an institution! It contains well-written articles featuring leading academics and scientists along with fabulous profiles of prehistoric animals and updates on fossil discoveries as well as model collecting. The artwork submitted by readers is amazing!”

To learn more about “Prehistoric Times” magazine and to subscribe: “Prehistoric Times” Magazine.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post from May 2020 about the scientific description of Spiclypeus shipporum: New Spiked-shield Horned Dinosaur from Montana.

28 02, 2024

New “Prehistoric Times” Issue 148 Reviewed

By |2024-05-09T08:58:53+01:00February 28th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Magazine Reviews, Main Page, Prehistoric Times|0 Comments

Issue 148 of “Prehistoric Times” magazine is jam-packed with interesting articles, amazing drawings and fascinating features.  Fans of human evolution are treated to a personal tour of some of the exhibits on display at the Neanderthal Museum in Mettmann (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany).  Our guide Dr Andreas Forrer visits the site where the first Homo neanderthalensis bones were found in 1856. Dr Forrer brings us up to date on genetic research that might lead to the generation of Neanderthal tissue in a laboratory.  These cells would be used to research into the development of the human immune system.

The front cover artwork for issue 148 was supplied by Jaime Chirinos.  A herd of titanosaurs (Saltasaurus australis) is being pursued by a pack of abelisaurids (Quilmesaurus curriei).  It is a most dramatic prehistoric scene.  The complete illustration can be found inside the magazine along with another stunning piece of art from Jaime Chirinos depicting Carcharodontosaurus feeding.

"Prehistoric Times" winter edition 2024.

The front cover of “Prehistoric Times” features a thrilling encounter between a pair of theropods and a herd of sauropods. Picture credit: Mike Fredericks/Jaime Chirinos.

Zdeněk Burian and Sparassodonts

Jon Lavas continues his series highlighting the contribution to palaeoart made by Zdeněk Burian.  Prehistoric mammals have been the focus of recent articles and in issue 148 he looks at the enigmatic Sparassodonts, (Sparassodonta).  These carnivorous mammals were related to marsupials and as Lavas points out, they are not often featured in prehistoric art.  On the subject of art, famous palaeoartist Jon Sibbick wrote to the magazine editor confirming that after a long and illustrious career, he would not be undertaking any more commercial projects.

There is a lot of reader submitted artwork throughout the magazine including some delightful illustrations of prehistoric animals from Asbury Park High School pupils.  The photograph of the artwork laid out on the floor reminded us of the many hundreds of dinosaur illustrations we received when Everything Dinosaur team members worked in schools.

Dinosaur drawings.

Dinosaur drawings presented to Everything Dinosaur from schoolchildren. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Ambulocetus and Australovenator

Phil Hore provides the text for the articles on the two featured prehistoric animals Ambulocetus and Australovenator.  There are some marvellous reader submitted artwork on the ancestor of whales.  Congratulations to Anders Bang, Giovanni De Benedictis and Nick Papadimitriou. Tim Bollinger provides an Australovenator in lateral view, whilst Ethan Martinicky illustrates a pair in the rain with a pterosaur in close attendance.   Kevin Hedgpeth chose to draw an Australovenator skull, and it is a splendid illustration.

Tracy Lee Ford continues his series looking at the skin of sauropods and regular contributor Randy Knol looks at models of prehistoric animals from the Permian and highlights some of the smaller figures from PNSO.  He also discusses marine reptile figures with a focus on some CollectA marine reptiles.  Editor Mike Fredericks brings us news of new CollectA and Safari model releases including the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Utahraptor that recently arrived at Everything Dinosaur.

The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Utahraptor dinosaur model unpacked in the Everything Dinosaur warehouse.

Unpacking the new Wild Safari Prehistoric World Utahraptor dinosaur model.   Editor Mike Fredericks features this figure in his “What’s new in Review” feature.  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The sad passing of Dr Martin G. Lockley is noted, and our sympathies go out to his colleagues, family and friends.

I Found a Dinosaur Egg

Kenneth Carpenter (University of Colorado Museum of Natural History) provides an identification guide to dinosaur eggs.  He comments upon the numerous times he has been presented with an abraded pebble by a member of the public who is convinced that they have found a dinosaur egg.

This happens to Everything Dinosaur team members too.  We get sent images of all kinds of rounded objects and we patiently explain that this is a concretion, a nodule or something similar.  We do our best not to disappoint the finder and for fans of prehistoric animals you will not be disappointed with the extensive “Paleonews” section in the magazine.  Recent news stories about dinosaurs living in burrows, mosasaurs from Morocco and megaraptorids from Australia are covered.  The huge Dorset pliosaur skull that was the subject of a recent television documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough is also featured.

Take a look at the article on the Naturalis Biodiversity Center (Leiden, Netherlands) by Paul McFarland.  There are some fabulous photographs of prehistoric animal skeletons on display.

Thanks to artist Fabio Pastori for his wonderful illustrations.  It was also a treat to view some more artwork from Ely Kish included in the magazine.

Our congratulations to all involved in “Prehistoric Times” magazine issue 148.  As always, this quarterly magazine is crammed full of amazing artwork and fascinating features.

For more information about “Prehistoric Times” magazine and to subscribe: “Prehistoric Times” Magazine.

12 01, 2024

Sneak Peak of New Magazine Front Cover

By |2024-01-12T21:34:53+00:00January 12th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Magazine Reviews, Main Page, Prehistoric Times|0 Comments

Our thanks to editor Mike Fredericks who emailed Everything Dinosaur an image of the front cover of the next edition of “Prehistoric Times”. This quarterly magazine is published in the USA, but it has a worldwide readership and devoted following.

"Prehistoric Times" winter edition 2024.
The front cover of “Prehistoric Times” features a thrilling encounter between a pair of theropods and a herd of sauropods. Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.

“Prehistoric Times” is aimed at dinosaur enthusiasts and collectors of prehistoric animal models and toys. Every issue has around sixty to seventy pages and it includes updates on the latest research, news and reviews of models and model kits plus interviews with artists and palaeontologists. Readers can submit their own dinosaur and prehistoric animal themed artwork and illustrations too.

The Winter Edition of “Prehistoric Times”

The winter edition of “Prehistoric Times” contains an article on dinosaur eggs by the influential American palaeontologist Kenneth Carpenter. The amazing German Neanderthal Museum (Mettmann, Germany), is explored including the recently opened Höhlenblick tower. This museum charts the emergence of humankind from our beginnings in eastern Africa to the rise of our species Homo sapiens. This fascinating museum is sited close to the location where the first fossils recognised as Homo neanderthalensis were found.

For more information about the magazine and to subscribe: “Prehistoric Times” Magazine.

Issue 148 will include regular contributions from Phil Hore, Tracy Lee Ford and Randy Knol. The featured prehistoric animals are the early, amphibious cetacean Ambulocetus and the megaraptoran theropod Australovenator. In addition, there is a special feature on the trendsetting palaeoartist Eleanor Kish, also known as Ely Kish. This prominent artist sadly passed away a decade ago, but she leaves behind a rich legacy of wildlife art and illustrations of prehistoric animals.

We look forward to receiving the next issue of “Prehistoric Times”. It should be with us in a short while.

4 12, 2023

New “Prehistoric Times” Issue Reviewed

By |2024-01-01T16:08:05+00:00December 4th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Magazine Reviews, Main Page, Prehistoric Times|5 Comments

The latest edition of “Prehistoric Times” magazine has arrived at Everything Dinosaur. This is the autumn (fall) edition of this popular, quarterly magazine.

The front cover artwork featuring the theropod dinosaur Concavenator was provided by the talented Spanish artist Daniel Navarro.

The front cover of "Prehistoric Times" issue 147.
The front cover of “Prehistoric Times” issue 147. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The featured prehistoric animals are Ornitholestes and the Early Cretaceous mammal Repenomamus. These articles feature some superb reader submitted artwork. Our congratulations to M. Elliot Massion, Wade Carmen and Samuel Pickens for their Ornitholestes illustrations. Cover artist Daniel Navarro provides a dramatic Repenomamus attacking Psittacosaurus illustration and congratulations also to Jaime Martinez for the fantastic Repenomamus sculpture.

Look out for a Dromaeosaurus illustration in right lateral view by our chum Tim Bollinger. In addition, Fabio Pastori highlights Spinosaurus complete with accompanying butterflies.

Burian Features in “Prehistoric Times”

Jon Lavas continues his long-running series discussing the influential artwork of Zdeněk Burian. In this edition, he features xenarthrans and how Burian painted these bizarre American mammals. The detailed and highly informative article includes a number of artworks. The depiction of several different types of ground sloth are particularly impressive, as are the reference materials reflecting glyptodonts.

Glyptodonts depicted in "Prehistoric Times" magazine issue 147.
The image of glyptodonts (Doedicurus foreground and Glyptodon (background) that features in the account of Burian’s depiction of xenarthrans in issue 147. Picture credit: Robert B. Horsfall.

Tracy Lee Ford examines the scales of more advanced theropods in his regular feature entitled “How to Draw Dinosaurs” and editor Mike Fredericks summarises new book releases. Julian Michael Carver concludes his short story and Randy Knol updates collectors about the latest model releases.

It was great to see the stunning Sauriermuseum Aathal in Switzerland featured. Our thanks to John F. Davies for his excellent article. It was also a pleasure to read John Navroth’s account of the filming of “The Lost World”, the cinematic adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel of the same name. Any article featuring an image of stop motion pioneer Willis O’Brien is fine by us. As Mike Fredericks (editor) comments, perhaps this article is a prelude to a later piece that will feature the classic “King Kong” film from 1933.

We shall have to keep subscribing to find out.

To learn more about “Prehistoric Times” magazine: “Prehistoric Times” Magazine.

15 08, 2023

New Prehistoric Times Issue 146 Reviewed

By |2024-01-01T16:08:24+00:00August 15th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Magazine Reviews, Main Page, Prehistoric Times|0 Comments

The summer edition of “Prehistoric Times” magazine has arrived at Everything Dinosaur. There is certainly a lot going on in issue 146. Tracy Lee Ford provides part two of his excellent feature on dinosaur skin. The focus is on theropods, and he provides a detailed explanation on how integumentary coverings are interpreted from fossilised skin impressions.

A theropod features on the front cover. A magnificent Acrocanthosaurus model painted by Sean Kotz. There is an article “Mud Monster” inside that explains how the figure was painted.

Prehistoric Times magazine issue 146
The front cover of the next issue of Prehistoric Times magazine (issue 146 – summer 2023). Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.

Thescelosaurus and the Tully Monster

The bird-hipped Thescelosaurus is discussed in an article written by Phil Hore and Gary Vecchiarelli. Several species have been described and this fast-running dinosaur was one of the last dinosaurs to roam the Earth. All fossil material having come from Upper Cretaceous (Maastrichtian faunal stage) strata.

The Thescelosaurus article contains lots of reader submitted artwork. Our favourites include the illustrations by Bill Unzen, Ethan Martinicky and Nick Papadimitriou. Phil Hore writes about the iconic Tully Monster – Tullimonstrum. Our congratulations to Wade Carmen, Samele Consolo and Mark Massion for their illustrations. A special mention to Diane Ramic for her striking Tullimonstrum and very colourful pink and blue Thescelosaurus.

The Tully Monster motif is continued as Andreas Forrer discusses his own personal experiences hunting for Tullimonstrum fossils and there is an article on a new book that examines the ancient fauna of Australasia.

“Prehistoric Times” Magazine

J. R. Lavas continues his long-running series documenting the art of Zdeněk Burian. In issue 146, the focus is on Burian’s illustrations of Cenozoic birds. The detailed and highly informative article features stunning artwork.

"Prehistoric Times" magazine issue 146. An article on the artwork of Burian.
Stunning “terror bird” artwork by Burian. A pair of Phorusrhacos squabble over a recent kill.

Picture credit: Zdeněk Burian

Look out for Burian’s magnificent condor artwork which can be found on page 7 of the magazine.

All the regular articles are included too. Book reviews, news about fossil discoveries and Randy Knol’s regular column outlining developments in the dinosaur model collecting world.

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26 06, 2023

New Prehistoric Times Magazine (Issue 146)

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Our thanks to editor Mike Fredericks who sent into Everything Dinosaur an image of the front cover of the next edition of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. The next issue (summer 2023) is due to be despatched to the printers tomorrow.

Prehistoric Times magazine issue 146
The front cover of the next issue of Prehistoric Times magazine (issue 146 – summer 2023). Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.

“Prehistoric Times” Magazine

This quarterly magazine is extremely popular with dinosaur fans and prehistoric animal model collectors. Each issue features lots of amazing reader submitted artwork. The two prehistoric animals to be reviewed by Phil Hore are Tullimonstrum and Thescelosaurus.

In his email to Everything Dinosaur, editor Mike Fredericks stated:

“The new issue goes to the printer tomorrow. I think it will be an extra special issue. I interview a guy that creates 3D printed dinosaur models, and I interview the writers and artist of the beautiful new book Prehistoric Australasia.”

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The magazine has been published for more than thirty years. It has thousands of subscribers all over the world. Produced in the USA “Prehistoric Times” has a worldwide customer base. It has thousands of readers in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and it is extremely popular amongst Canadian dinosaur fans.

Issue 146 (Summer 2023)

Issue 146 (summer 2023) will include regular features such as news updates, model reviews and book launches. Expect more from Tracy Lee Ford in the excellent how to draw dinosaurs series. In this issue, Greg Paul provides his views on the influential artist Zdeněk Burian and Kenneth Carpenter tells of a new prehistoric national monument. In a few short weeks, the next issue will be landing in mailboxes.

Readers can expect prehistoric animal model reviews and an update on rare collectables from Randy Knol.

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