David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth - 40th Ed.
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David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth - 40th Ed.
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.
Founded in 1980 by Benedikt Taschen in Cologne, Germany, TASCHEN has become a leading art book publisher. Renowned for visually captivating publications across various genres such as art, photography, architecture, and design, TASCHEN's history reflects a commitment to high-quality content and aesthetics.
The 40th Edition Series presents new editions of some of the stars of Taschen’s program — now more compact, friendly in price, and still realised with the same commitment to the impeccable production and design.
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