By Thomas Wiewandt / February, 2025

Don’t miss this special BOOK SIGNING EVENT at the Mineral & Fossil Marketplace
(1333 N. Oracle Rd., at the intersection of Drachman & Oracle).

The Marketplace will be open to the public Feb. 1-16, 2025 during Tucson’s annual Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Showcase, but this Special Book Signing Event will happen on Saturday & Sunday from noon-5pm, FEB. 1-2 at the Marketplace next to Room B-12.

World-renowned dinosaur hunter Peter Larson (https://rocndog.com) and co-author Kristin Donnan (https://rocndog.com) will be signing copies of their two new books: REX APPEAL 2, the engaging story of a dinosaur named Sue, its discovery, importance, and legal battles over its ownership; and BONES ROCK!, a well-illustrated introduction to paleontology written for anyone who loves science, Ages 4-104 (this book includes a STEM-compliant Study Guide).

Thomas Wiewandt will be the third author at this signing event, promoting FOSSILS INSIDE OUT: A Global Fusion of Science, Art, & Culture. This large-format book explores the past, present, and future of life on Earth in a beautifully illustrated, reader-friendly format, perfect for kids and adults.

Free Parking in a lot just south of the Marketplace building. Be sure to pick up a free copy of the TUCSON SHOW GUIDE: Fossil Dealers & Events in racks at every show venue.

Travelers should also check out this new website https://DinoMuseums.org. Here you’ll find a great interactive map with localities and information for natural history museums throughout North America, and the site will soon feature fine museums world-wide.