Příběh života – Sovák Jan (2018)

Watching the development of life on our planet over the past millions of years – from tiny single-celled organisms in Precambrian seas to gigantic dinosaurs and then to mammals and Homo sapiens – is a fascinating experience. The book showcases how scientists can reconstruct the appearance of extinct creatures from found fossils and traces. Jan Sovák, the author of the text and illustrations, has become famous for hundreds of reconstructions of prehistoric life that he creates under the guidance of paleontologists from around the world. He is considered one of the best painters focusing on prehistoric themes. His works are exhibited in significant museums across Europe, America, and Asia, including an extensive collection of his reconstructions created in collaboration with the National Museum in Prague. He has illustrated over 300 books published in 15 languages and was the illustrator for Crichton's Jurassic Park, which inspired the film adaptation. Together with Don Lessem, the scientific advisor for this film, he published a series of books. Originally, he worked with traditional artistic techniques, but recently he has enriched them with digital technology, achieving extraordinary impressiveness in his work. Dive into the story of life and let yourself be swept away by the drama of its evolutionary changes.