The Dinosaur Artist

The Dinosaur Artist is a fascinating exploration of the murky world of fossil collecting, from Florida to Mongolia. Paige Williams delves into the story of Eric Prokopi, a man who made a fortune preparing fossils for sale to clients ranging from natural history museums to private collectors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Nicolas Cage. When Prokopi attempted to sell a spectacular T. bataar skeleton from Mongolia for over $1 million, he found himself at the center of an international conflict between science and commerce. Williams' debut book is a must-read for anyone interested in natural history and the complex relationship between humans and the past.