Steve Brusatte

The Rise and Reign of the Mammals​

£90

Illustrated by Davide Bonadonna

Dive into the captivating world of ancient life with this Folio edition of The Rise and Reign of the Mammals by Steve Brusatte. Featuring an introduction by the author, this edition also showcases breathtaking paleo-art by Davide Bonadonna and is the sequel to The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs.

The Rise and Reign of the Mammals​

£90
Book Details
 
Presentation Box & BindingBeautifully bound in printed and blocked cloth with a design by Davide Bonadonna​
Printed slipcase​
DimensionsSized at 10 inches x 6¾ inches
FontTypeset in Nocturne Serif​
Pages424 pages​
AuthorSteve Brusatte
Illustrated byDavide Bonadonna
IllustrationBlack & White title-page illustration plus an 8-page full colour gatefold illustration by Davide Bonadonna​
32 pages of colour plates​
Large fold-out colour map in corner pocket​
Publication Date17/09/2024
Editor's Notes
 
In this sequel to The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, world-leading palaeontologist and Jurassic Park consultant Steve Brusatte introduces us to the extraordinary creatures that inherited the Earth after the great dinosaur extinction: sabre-toothed tigers, woolly mammoths, super-sized rhinos, whales that could walk, armadillos the size of a small car – and us.

It's a thrilling story brilliantly told by Brusatte, who has worked closely with Folio on all aspects of this edition, from the brand new selection of world-class fossil photography, the separate folding map of fossil locations and ancient continents, and the star of the show – the specially commissioned magnificent spreads of primeval mammals in their natural settings by the great palaeo-artist ('the Italian maestro' according to Brusatte) – Davide Bonadonna.
Synopsis
 
Palaeontologist Steve Brusatte takes readers on an enthralling journey through the evolutionary history of mammals. Starting with the humble beginnings of mammal ancestors during the age of dinosaurs, Brusatte chronicles how these small, nocturnal creatures survived mass extinctions and eventually rose to dominate the planet. Through vivid storytelling and cutting-edge scientific discoveries, he explores key developments such as the rise of warm-bloodedness, the evolution of fur and milk, and the diversification into the myriad forms we see today. From the mighty mammoths and sabre-toothed cats of the Ice Age to the emergence of humans, this book reveals the incredible story of how mammals became the rulers of the Earth.

About the Illustrator

Davide Bonadonna

Davide Bonadonna is an Italian scientific and medical illustrator best known for his artwork reconstructing extinct animals known only from the palaeontological record. His palaeo art has been commissioned by museums, book publishers and magazines including Nature and National Geographic. Bonadonna’s work has won many awards, including the International Dinosaur Illustration Contest of Museo da Lourinhã in Portugal, and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s John J. Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize for his work on Diplodocus carnegii. He also provided the artwork for the Folio Society edition of Brusatte's The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (2018, Folio 2022).

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About the Illustrator

Davide Bonadonna

Davide Bonadonna is an Italian scientific and medical illustrator best known for his artwork reconstructing extinct animals known only from the palaeontological record. His palaeo art has been commissioned by museums, book publishers and magazines including Nature and National Geographic. Bonadonna’s work has won many awards, including the International Dinosaur Illustration Contest of Museo da Lourinhã in Portugal, and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s John J. Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize for his work on Diplodocus carnegii. He also provided the artwork for the Folio Society edition of Brusatte's The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (2018, Folio 2022).

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About the Illustrator

Davide Bonadonna

Davide Bonadonna is an Italian scientific and medical illustrator best known for his artwork reconstructing extinct animals known only from the palaeontological record. His palaeo art has been commissioned by museums, book publishers and magazines including Nature and National Geographic. Bonadonna’s work has won many awards, including the International Dinosaur Illustration Contest of Museo da Lourinhã in Portugal, and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s John J. Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize for his work on Diplodocus carnegii. He also provided the artwork for the Folio Society edition of Brusatte's The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (2018, Folio 2022).

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About the Illustrator

Davide Bonadonna

Davide Bonadonna is an Italian scientific and medical illustrator best known for his artwork reconstructing extinct animals known only from the palaeontological record. His palaeo art has been commissioned by museums, book publishers and magazines including Nature and National Geographic. Bonadonna’s work has won many awards, including the International Dinosaur Illustration Contest of Museo da Lourinhã in Portugal, and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s John J. Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize for his work on Diplodocus carnegii. He also provided the artwork for the Folio Society edition of Brusatte's The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (2018, Folio 2022).

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About the Illustrator

Davide Bonadonna

Davide Bonadonna is an Italian scientific and medical illustrator best known for his artwork reconstructing extinct animals known only from the palaeontological record. His palaeo art has been commissioned by museums, book publishers and magazines including Nature and National Geographic. Bonadonna’s work has won many awards, including the International Dinosaur Illustration Contest of Museo da Lourinhã in Portugal, and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s John J. Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize for his work on Diplodocus carnegii. He also provided the artwork for the Folio Society edition of Brusatte's The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (2018, Folio 2022).

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About the Illustrator

Davide Bonadonna

Davide Bonadonna is an Italian scientific and medical illustrator best known for his artwork reconstructing extinct animals known only from the palaeontological record. His palaeo art has been commissioned by museums, book publishers and magazines including Nature and National Geographic. Bonadonna’s work has won many awards, including the International Dinosaur Illustration Contest of Museo da Lourinhã in Portugal, and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s John J. Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize for his work on Diplodocus carnegii. He also provided the artwork for the Folio Society edition of Brusatte's The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (2018, Folio 2022).

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About the Author

Steve Brusatte is a palaeontologist and evolutionary biologist who conducts fieldwork across the world; he has discovered more than 15 species of fossil animal. Brusatte studied at the universities of Chicago and Bristol before completing a PhD at Columbia University in New York, and is now Chair of Palaeontology and Evolution at the University of Edinburgh. His books include The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (2018; Folio 2022) and The Rise and Reign of the Mammals (2022; Folio 2024). Brusatte is regularly consulted by the media on dinosaur-related topics and was the palaeontological adviser on the film Walking with Dinosaurs. He is the palaeontology consultant for the ‘Jurassic World’ film franchise. His The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs was published by the Folio Society in 2022.