Giger’s Alien (Japanese Edition)

Giger’s Alien (ISBN 9781883398088) is a Fine copy of the 76-page trade paperback published by Morpheus International. Written and compiled by Academy Award-winning Swiss surrealist artist H.R. Giger, this book serves as the ultimate behind-the-scenes production diary for Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi horror masterpiece, Alien.

Synopsis

The book provides a complete, first-hand illustrated record of the intense schedule, raw frustration, and painstaking work required to design the Xenomorph, the biomechanical landscape of the planetoid, and the derelict spacecraft. Styled as a high-quality personal journal, it documents Giger’s creative breakthroughs alongside his struggles with studio executives and tight deadlines to bring his literal nightmares to life on screen.

Content Highlights

Concept Art & Sketches: Early pen-and-ink designs showing the visual evolution of the Xenomorph, Facehugger, and Chestburster.
Original Paintings: Full-color, airbrushed biomechanical art pieces that directly inspired the film’s visual aesthetic.
On-Set Photography: Rare behind-the-scenes photos of Giger sculpting the massive alien creature sets at Shepperton Studios.
Personal Diary Entries: Translated letters, notes, and commentary detailing his creative processes and personal frustrations with the film crew.

Quick Specifications

- Author/Artist: H.R. Giger
- Publisher: Morpheus International (2nd Edition, 1994)
- Format: Softcover / Trade Paperback
- Page Count: 76 pages
- Dimensions: 12 x 0.25 x 12 inches

$ 115.00