Recommended Reading

 

"THE BOOK OF ALIEN"
(by Paul Scanlon and Michael Gross)

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 unique vision of the future, and graphically demonstrates just why the movie won an Oscar for its visual effects.

 
In the USA it can be ordered from:
CINEFANTASTIQUE
P.O. BOX 270
Oak Park, IL 60302
ISBN 930-36843-6

In Europe:
Titan Books Ltd
19 Valentine Place
London SE1 8QH
ISBN 1 85286 483 4
 

 

"GIGER'S ALIEN"

In a fascinating diary, Giger traces his OSCAR WINNING involvement in ALIEN from his initial conceptual sketches through to the final terrifying realization of his unique visions on screen. Giger's riveting paintings are faithfully reproduced in all their bizarre and frightening beauty, covering the metamorphosis of the ALIEN from egg to full sized adult! Included in this 12"x12" format, 76 page BEST SELLING BOOK are over 150 full color images, plus designs for scenes which never appeared in the film, and an introduction by Timothy Leary!

 
Published in Europe by Edition C
ISBN for Europe: 3-89082-528-1
Published in the USA by Morpheus International
ISBN for USA: 1883398088
 

 

H.R. GIGER'S FILM DESIGN

The long awaited compilation of the Swiss master's amazing work on over 20 projects, from early work in 16mm through to ALIEN 3 and BATMAN FOREVER! 12"x12" format, 136 pages full of full color images and an introduction by Ridley Scott!

 
Published in Europe by Edition C
ISBN for Europe: 3-89082-583-4
Published in the USA by Morpheus International
ISBN for USA: 1883398061