Dinosaur Detectives (Film Universe)
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| Author | Alan Grant Michael Backes |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Paleontology |
| Publisher | Perineum Press, Quinn and Ryan Publishers |
| Media type | Non-Fiction |
| ISBN | 0394588169 |
| Followed by | Alan Grant's Second Book |
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Dinosaur Detectives was a best-selling book detailing paleontological discoveries written by Alan Grant and Michael Backes.
History
At some time prior to the Jurassic Park Incident, Alan Grant along with Michael Backes wrote Dinosaur Detectives. The book was a financial success becoming the nationwide best-seller of the time and propelling Grant into scientific stardom.
Tim Murphy later brought of copy of the book with him to Isla Nublar where Grant was surveying John Hammond's dinosaur theme park, Jurassic Park. Tim probed Grant on many of the theories he had made in the book, as well as comparing it to another book by Robert T. Bakker, commenting that Bakker's book was "much fatter than [Grant's]...". Ellie Sattler rebuffed than Grant's book was fully illustrated, unlike Bakker's. Tim's book was left abandoned and likely ruined in Tour Vehicle #4 after it was attacked by the Tyrannosaurus.
Reception
From the back cover:
Whether you like dinosaurs or not, this book will open your eyes to the truly fascinating world of palaeontology. A refreshingly bright and interesting overview of these so-called dinosaur detectives... Loads of good stuff!
— Martin Kline, Columbia University
