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WWW HR Giger Com: Biomechanical World (Taschen Specials) [Hardcover]

H R Giger (Author)

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Book Description

Series: Taschen Specials | Publication Date: August 1, 1997

HR Giger first received acclaim in the 1960s with his airbrushed fantasy landscapes. However, he scored his big break in applied art, particularly in high-profile movie work, such as his design for Ridley Scott's "Alien", which earned him an Oscar. This book was designed by the artist himself and features detailed commentaries in which Giger describes his work from the early 1960s to the present day. 280 illustrations.

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Editorial Reviews

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"Like Hieronymus Bosch, like Pieter Bruegel, Giger mercilessly shows us the anabolism and catabolism of our realities." -- Timothy Leary

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

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Product Details

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Taschen (August 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3822885673
ISBN-13: 978-3822885673
Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.7 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,371,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An update on the Swiss Master!, January 28, 1998

Robert D. Williams (Reading, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: WWW HR Giger Com: Biomechanical World (Taschen Specials) (Hardcover)

This book is a comprehensive look at HR Giger's work, old and new. There are dozens of newer illustrations, including photos of his latest sculpture projects.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, it has 3d images that are unbelievable, July 1, 1999

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The Book is one of my favorite. The Necronomocon is my favorite book, but www.hrgiger.com has 3d images that are amazing. They use the same concept as the ones in the malls. but they are giger pictures that become 3d. Just amazing. Buy this book

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, January 11, 2000

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This book have the personal design of Giger, and the quality of Taschen Books. The book includes very rare pieces like the first giger`s drawings and oleos, and explores every side of his work. The stereograms include Li II, and The cascade, in 3D.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Completely obscene.
HR Giger's work is COMPLETELY obscene. Utterly gross imagery that should be screened and labeled as pornographic artistry. Completely dark,disgusting sleezy filth. Read more

Published 3 months ago by quicksilverusu

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Giger book for fans!
This book is the ultimate Giger book. It spans 25 years of his work. I am so glad finally a book that spans all of his work has come out, considering he is the ultimate and only... Read more

Published 9 months ago by specialkrp

2.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected
I ordered this book because I was intrigued by the work I have previously seen by Giger. When I got the book I skimmed through the artwork and some of the reading material. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Emily C. Adkins

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I got this as a present for my boyfriend after hearing him mention that he loves HR Giger. He really loves this book. The quality is absolutely amazing!

Published 12 months ago by Mini Mayhem

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!!
The book came before the estimated arrival time!
Although the packaging had a little wear from the tiny mailbox, the book
itself is in pristine condition!

Published 12 months ago by Bizarregoodbar

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the coolest books i own
This is an awesome edition to my collection, this has many things that i personally had no idea existed about the man, and three d pictures in the back as well. Read more

Published 15 months ago by mike DeGrazia

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for a low price
This is a hefty hardcover book with lots of great material for a very reasonable price. This will be an important part of any Giger collector's library. Read more

Published on November 23, 2008 by TMS

5.0 out of 5 stars very good quality and value production
You can't beat this book on Giger's art as a general showcase of all of his achievements over the years. Read more

Published on August 2, 2008 by Demian Alcazar

5.0 out of 5 stars ! ! A great Book from Giger & Taschen ! !
I have been looking for a Giger book for some time and most of them were pretty expensive, even though great looking. Read more

Published on May 15, 2008 by H. Scott Solberg

5.0 out of 5 stars If your a fan of Giger or fantastical artwork this book is for you
I own the first print of www.HRGiger.com book & I wasnt sure if I needed buy this updated edition but after scanning thru the entire book I realized the answer was Yes! Read more

Published on October 26, 2007 by nvcameron

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