By Darren Tanke, edited and published by the Alberta Palaeontological Society,

with forewords by palaeontologist Dr. Philip J. Currie, artist Allan Jensen and geologist, museologist, naturalist and writer, David A.E. Spalding.

The 2010 passing of Hope Johnson marked the end of an era for Alberta’s verte­brate palaeontology communities. Her death affected other disciplines, too, as she travelled in many circles within the province for 65 years. How many among us can truly say they never knew her personally, saw her art work, or learned to identify Alberta prairie plants, or Late Cretaceous bones and teeth through her fossil identification books? During much of her middle and later life, and especially during the late 1950s to 1980s, Hope was a well-known and respected powerhouse in the Albertan amateur and professional vertebrate palae­ontological communities. She was also heavily involved in the naturalist and visual arts communities as well as charitable organizations. This book focuses on her extensive activities in Alberta vertebrate palaeontology and provides examples of some of her fossil and botanical drawings and paintings. Coil bound, 283 pages; extensively illustrated in black and white, with 30-page colour section showcasing Hope Johnson’s art. Includes index.

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