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The Making of Alien : Alien - J. W. Rinzler

The Making of Alien

By: J. W. Rinzler

Hardcover | 23 July 2019

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To celebrate Alien's fortieth anniversary, author J.W. Rinzler (The Making of Star Wars) tells the story of how it evolved from a simple idea in the mind of writer Dan O'Bannon into one of the most memorable sci-fi horror thrillers of all time.

Comprehensive and definitive volume telling the complete story of how Alien was made, featuring brand new interviews with Ridley Scott and other key members of the original production crew, and including many rarely-seen photos and illustrations from the Fox archives. The Making of Alien is the definitive work on this masterpiece of popular cinema.

About the Author

J. W. Rinzler has authored New York Times bestseller The Making of Star Wars, London Times bestseller The Complete Making of Indiana Jones, and the #1 best-selling graphic novel The Star Wars. He was the executive editor at Lucasfilm for 15 years. His most recent works are The Making of Planet of the Apes and ALL UP, an epic historical-fiction novel on the first Space Age.
Industry Reviews
"Rinzler does a fine job of showing why, exactly, Alien became one of cinema's greatest creations" - The Film Stage

"completely enthralling...For fans of the film and the franchise, you couldn't ask for more for this year's 40th anniversary of Alien." - Borg.com

"a jaw-dropper of a book, a must-own for Alien fans that's positively overflowing with excellent artwork, new interviews, script excerpts, and a whole bunch of behind-the-scenes photos I'd never seen before" - Birth.Movies.Death

"a gorgeous hardcover book that follows the making of the film from its inception in the mind of writer Dan O'Bannon to the mark it has left on the world...I think it's safe to say that this book is a must-have for fans of the Alien franchise" - Dread Central

"tells the fascinating story of how Alien germinated from screenwriter Dan O'Bannon's simple extraterrestrial stowaway idea into one of the most indelible works of scare cinema ever produced" - SYFY

"J.W. Rinzler has previously set the bar for "The Making of" genre. By the end of this book he's becoming the platinum standard. This is easily the most well done and comprehensive look at Alien fans have ever seen." 10/10 - Adventures in Poor Taste

"author J.W. Rinzler brilliantly guides us through the long and fascinating origins of this unforgettable film by Ridley Scott" - Dead Enertainment

"a gorgeous book and a must have for fans of the franchise" - Fangirl Nation

"an extraordinary revelation of a film we thought we already knew." - Film School Rejects

"an exhaustive volume, one that works on two levels...you can page through, just soaking in the extraordinary illustrations and concept art from Ron Cobb, Chris Foss, H.R. Giger, and Scott himself. It's also a book that provides some phenomenal detail into the story of the film's production, and how it fit into the larger picture of cinema." - The Verge

"While I can't recommend The Making of Alien highly enough to fans of the movie, it's also an interesting look into the creative process, shedding light on the creation of one of the greatest films of all time. Rinzler and Titan have released a top-quality book that should interest any fan of horror, science fiction, or good film in general" - Ravenous Monster

"a perfect 40th anniversary dedication" - Geekisphere

"shines a light into these neglected corners of the animation legend's career" - SYFY

"An engaging tribute to a widely respected film, but also a treat for fans of books about moviemaking." - Booklist

"A fantastic in-depth look behind the scenes at Ridley Scott's horror/sci-fi masterpiece and a must-own for fans of the Alien franchise" - Cinema Sentries

"Rinzler does a fine job of showing why, exactly, Alien became one of cinema's greatest creations" - The Film Stage

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