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Aliens: The Set Photography
Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's 1986 Masterpiece
Series: Aliens
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This richly illustrated book is ideal for fans of science fiction cinema, enthusiasts of the Aliens franchise, film students, and those fascinated by movie production and concept art.
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Aliens is one of the most famous, acclaimed, an influential science fiction films of all time, taking the Alien franchise in a new direction and creating the 'military sci-fi' genre. This is the first, official record of the filming of Cameron's masterpiece, pieced together through stunning and rare on-set photography and early concept artwork by James Cameron himself. Also featuring a new interview with Carrie Henn (Newt) and new quotes from Jenette Goldstein (Vasquez), recalling their memories from the shoot and providing crucial context for the imagery. 2016 is the 30th anniversary of the original film's release.
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Aliens: The Set Photography celebrates the 30th anniversary of James Cameron's groundbreaking science fiction classic with the first official record of the shoot.
Through candid, high-quality stills, we see the cast and crew at work, in costume, rehearsing, in make-up, and during filming. Some choice pieces of original concept art add greater context to the shoot and showcase the remarkable level of design. The book also features insightful quotes from original interviews.
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Praised as "a lush loveletter to an essential genre film" and "chock full of rare photographs," this volume has been described as "a definite delight" and "seriously, an awesome read." Reviewers from Fangirl Nation, Aint It Cool News, and Film Pulse commend its quality, attention to detail, and the inclusion of fantastic, never-before-seen images that provide fresh perspectives on a classic production. RogerEbert.com notes how it rekindles fans' love for Aliens with new insights.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781785651496
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 August 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 259.0mm
Height: 310.0mm
Weight: 1293g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Simon Ward is a writer of both fiction and non-fiction. His books include Okja: The Art and Making of the Film, The Art and Making of Alien: Covenant, Aliens: The Set Photography, Making Moon: A British Sci-Fi Cult Classic and Snowpiercer: The Art and Making of the Film. He also wrote the introduction to Modesty Blaise: The Grim Joker and has provided text and other materials for various Blu-rays.
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