Book of Alien - Couverture souple

Scanlon, Paul; Gross, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1852864834 ISBN 13 : 9781852864835

Editeur : Titan Books Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

The Book of Alien is the definitive companion to the classic movie, taking you right behind the scenes of the production, including interviews with legendary designer HR Giger and director Ridley Scott. Lavishly illustrated with scores of stunning stills and pieces of production art unpublished elsewhere, the book graphically demonstrates just why the movie won an Oscar for its visual effects.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"I urge all you Alien fans gearing up for Prometheus to snag a copy." --Flixist

"a must have for Alien enthusiasts." --Daily Rotation

"What really makes The Book of Alien a must-own for fans of the film are the pages and pages of sumptuous concept art." --Television Without Pity

"A gorgeous collection of brilliant illustrations by some of the best science-fiction artists in the business." --Geeks of Doom

"I highly recommend it to any fan of the movie." --AVP Galaxy

"Titan Books have done a commendable job making this vintage and exemplary edition to the ALIEN universe available to the masses once more. It's easily affordable and the rarity of many of the photographs make it a highly recommended purchase. One for the shelves." --Cool Ass Cinema

"A veritable treasure trove of visual information." --brwc

"The Book of Alien is without a doubt a must-buy for fans and an all-round great read." --Comic Book Movie

"A stellar collector s item." --Hollywood Chicago

"You're an ALIEN fan? GET IT!" --Arrow in the Head

"a terrific look back into the making of the first ALIEN film." --Ain t It Cool News

"Chock full of sets and behind the scenes photos." --Retroist

"A terrific look at the production from a design and construction standpoint." --High Def Digest

"There is enough in these pages to make every ALIEN fan salivate like a Xenomorph would right before chomping down on its next victim." --Joblo

"A wealth of information." --Playback STL

"At a mere 112 pages one is left wanting more, but that shows you just how good it all is. The Book of Alien is worth every penny you will spend on it. Highly recommended for both Alien fans and anyone seeking insight into the creative processes behind Hollywood movies. Kudos to Titan Books for reprinting it!" --Sci-Fi Movie Hype

"Riddled with kernels of information." --Nerd Reactor

Présentation de l'éditeur

In 1979, a movie was released that was to capture the imagination of the world, and become a science fiction classic... Alien.

This exciting book takes you right behind the scenes of Alien and talks to the key people involved, including H. R Giger and director Ridley Scott. It shows every creative stage, through designs and sketches, models and costumes, that went into such a unique vision of the future, and graphically demonstrates why the movie won an Oscar for its visual effects.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Titan Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1852864834
• ISBN 13: 9781852864835
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112