{"product_id":"dinosaurs-in-the-attic-an-excursion-into-the-american-museum-of-natural-history-9780312104566","title":"Dinosaurs in the Attic: An Excursion Into the American Museum of Natural History","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDinosaurs in the Attic: An Excursion Into the American Museum of Natural History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDinosaurs in the Attic\u003c\/i\u003e is a chronicle of the expeditions, discoveries, and scientists behind the greatest natural history collection ever assembled. Written by former \u003ci\u003eNatural History\u003c\/i\u003e columnist Douglas J. Preston, who worked at the American Museum of Natural History for seven years, this book offers an insider's perspective on the best-known and best-loved museum in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBehind the Scenes at AMNH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book takes readers beyond the exhibit halls and into the hidden world of museum collections, research laboratories, and field expeditions. Preston draws from his seven years of experience at the American Museum of Natural History to reveal the stories behind the specimens, the scientists who collected them, and the adventures that brought them to New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author: Douglas J. Preston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas J. Preston\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-author with Lincoln Child of the celebrated Pendergast series of novels, including such best-selling titles as \u003ci\u003eFever Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wheel of Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRelic\u003c\/i\u003e, which became a number one box office hit movie. His solo novels include the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eImpact\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlasphemy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Codex\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTyrannosaur Canyon\u003c\/i\u003e. His most recent nonfiction book, \u003ci\u003eThe Monster of Florence\u003c\/i\u003e, is being made into a film starring George Clooney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreston is an expert long-distance horseman, a member of the elite Long Riders Guild, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He has travelled to remote parts of the world as an archaeological correspondent for \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e. He also worked as an editor and writer at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and taught nonfiction writing at Princeton University. Preston is the Co-president of International Thriller Writers, and serves on the Governing Council of the Authors Guild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from St. Martin's Griffin provides an accessible look at natural history museum operations, scientific expeditions, and the fascinating world of museum curation. The book combines Preston's journalistic skills with his intimate knowledge of the institution to create an informative narrative about one of America's most important cultural institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680546590994,"sku":"9780312104566","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ac21ce0f-c0a6-4800-8ad7-65618322288a.jpg?v=1734922389","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dinosaurs-in-the-attic-an-excursion-into-the-american-museum-of-natural-history-9780312104566","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}