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The Book of Alien offers a visual and textual journey into the production of the acclaimed Twentieth Century‑Fox motion picture. It contains more than a hundred detailed sketches and candid photos from the set, coupled with exclusive interviews and commentaries from the artists, writers, and crew who created the iconic science‑fiction thriller.
Readers and film enthusiasts alike gain insight into the film’s development process, from preliminary designs to the final on‑screen realization, all illustrated with keen insider perspectives that bring the story behind the story to life.
This companion volume is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of cinema, science fiction, and design, revealing how creative visions are translated into one of the genre’s most memorable movies.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Paul Scanlon
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