H. R. Giger's Film Design (Hardcover)

~ H. R. Giger (Author) "I was first introduced to H.R. Giger's art work while in the very early stages of pre production for ALIEN..." (more)
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Product Description

An artist of uncompromising vision who gives free range to his brilliant, often bizarre imagination, H.R. Giger has created some of the most successful marriages of design and film in history. In this collection, Giger takes readers on a tour of his fantastic designs, from genesis through gestation to birth, for such films as Alien, Alien 3, and Species. 200 photos & illustrations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 138 pages
• Publisher: Morpheus International; 1st Edition / 1st Printing edition (November 11, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883398061
• ISBN-13: 978-1883398064
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 12.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #376,789 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meet the Master, April 6, 2007

By	Priscilla V. Rooyen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: H.R.Giger's Film Design (Paperback)

H.R. Giger studied architecture before he decided he wanted to be a full time artist. But his backround helped him in his art as you will see. Everything he draws, paint or build is perfect. And his airbrush technique is so unique, he should make a DVD on how he does it! In this book you can read how he got his ideas for movies like Poltergeist, Alien and Species. And also other foreign and unrealized movies. (I think his Dune would have brought exciting nightmares!)

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars H.R. Giger's Film Design, April 1, 2000

By	HG (California) - See all my reviews

This book is a very unique book in it's content in regard to Giger's work. It focuses deeply on Giger's designs and art work for all the film projects he has been involved so far. It also gives the viewer a good and rather comprehensive view from the early stages of the designs to the final result.