Haunting, hallucinatory, and with a mesmerizing lead role performance from David Bowie, Nic Roeg’s The Man Who Fell to Earth is a cult piece of science fiction. This book gathers a bumper collection of stills and behind-the-scenes images by unit photographer David James, including stunning shots of Bowie as humanoid alien Thomas Jerome Newton.
First advertised as a “mind-stretching experience,” Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth stunned the cinema world. A tour-de-force of science fiction as art form, the movie brought not only hallucinatory visuals and a haunting exploration of contemporary alienation, but also glam-rock legend David Bowie in his lead role debut as paranoid alien Newton.
Based on Walter Tevis’s 1963 sci-fi fable of the same title, The Man Who Fell to Earth follows alien Newton from his arrival on earth in search of water; his transition to wealthy entrepreneur, leveraging the advanced technologies of his native planet; his sexual awakening with the young Mary-Lou; and then the discovery of his alien identity, his imprisonment, abandonment, and descent into alcoholism. Throughout, Roeg coaxed a beguiling performance from his cast, presenting not only Bowie in ethereal space-traveler glory, but also pitch-perfect supporting performances from Candy Clark, Rip Torn, and Buck Henry.
TASCHEN’s The Man Who Fell to Earth presents a plenitude of stills and behind-the-scenes images by unit photographer David James, including numerous shots of Bowie at his playful and ambiguous best. A fresh introductory essay explores the shooting of the film and its lasting impact, drawing upon an exclusive interview with David James, who brings first-hand insights into the making of this sci-fi masterwork.
『Taschen Compact』 시리즈의 특징
합리적인 가격으로 다방면의 주제를 아우르는 문화적 동반자인 TASCHEN Compact 시리즈！
1980년 문화 고고학자들과 함께 작업하기 시작한 이래로, TASCHEN 브랜드는 접근 가능한, 열린 시각의 출판을 지향하고 있다. Bibliotheca Universalis 시리즈는 약 100가지의 이 시대 가장 사랑받는 타이틀로 깔끔한 판형을 갖추고 있어 미술, 인류학과 성에 관련한 당신만의 소중한 서재를 만들 수 있다.
결코 지루하지 않으며 언제나 즐거운, 독서를 좋아하는 이들에게 기쁨이 될 것이다!
First advertised as a “mind-stretching experience,” Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth stunned the cinema world. A tour-de-force of science fiction as art form, the movie brought not only hallucinatory visuals and a haunting exploration of contemporary alienation, but also glam-rock legend David Bowie in his lead role debut as paranoid alien Newton.
Based on Walter Tevis’s 1963 sci-fi fable of the same title, The Man Who Fell to Earth follows alien Newton from his arrival on earth in search of water; his transition to wealthy entrepreneur, leveraging the advanced technologies of his native planet; his sexual awakening with the young Mary-Lou; and then the discovery of his alien identity, his imprisonment, abandonment, and descent into alcoholism. Throughout, Roeg coaxed a beguiling performance from his cast, presenting not only Bowie in ethereal space-traveler glory, but also pitch-perfect supporting performances from Candy Clark, Rip Torn, and Buck Henry.
TASCHEN’s The Man Who Fell to Earth presents a plenitude of stills and behind-the-scenes images by unit photographer David James, including numerous shots of Bowie at his playful and ambiguous best. A fresh introductory essay explores the shooting of the film and its lasting impact, drawing upon an exclusive interview with David James, who brings first-hand insights into the making of this sci-fi masterwork.
『Taschen Compact』 시리즈의 특징
합리적인 가격으로 다방면의 주제를 아우르는 문화적 동반자인 TASCHEN Compact 시리즈！
1980년 문화 고고학자들과 함께 작업하기 시작한 이래로, TASCHEN 브랜드는 접근 가능한, 열린 시각의 출판을 지향하고 있다. Bibliotheca Universalis 시리즈는 약 100가지의 이 시대 가장 사랑받는 타이틀로 깔끔한 판형을 갖추고 있어 미술, 인류학과 성에 관련한 당신만의 소중한 서재를 만들 수 있다.
결코 지루하지 않으며 언제나 즐거운, 독서를 좋아하는 이들에게 기쁨이 될 것이다!
The editor
Paul Duncan은 TASCHEN에서 50권이 넘는 사진 관련 도서를 출간했다. 《The Ingmar Bergman Archives》의 책임 편집자였으며, 저서로는 영화 시리즈 중 《Alfred Hitchcock》과 《Stanley Kubrick》이 있다.
Paul Duncan은 TASCHEN에서 50권이 넘는 사진 관련 도서를 출간했다. 《The Ingmar Bergman Archives》의 책임 편집자였으며, 저서로는 영화 시리즈 중 《Alfred Hitchcock》과 《Stanley Kubrick》이 있다.
