" This oversized hardcover edition, meticulously restored from original artwork in Walt Simonson’s studio, presents for the first time the definitive edition of the classic SF movie. It collects Alien: The Illustrated Story b/w comic strip, scanned from from the artist’s original art boards, plus an in-depth interview with Simonson, the original script pages, colour tryouts and sketches. "
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"Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars" "a welcomed treat." "So if you are a fan of "Alien," sci-fi or event art...then this is a the book for you." - "Mediamikes.com"
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Archie Goodwin was an American comic book writer, editor, and artist. For Warren he was chief writer and editor of landmark horror anthology titles Creepy and Eerie, and for Marvel he set up the creator-owned Epic Comics as well as adapting Star Wars into both comics and newspaper strips. Walter Simonson is one of the most highly regarded comics creators around, having written, pencilled or inked Batman, The Hulk and Superman, to name but a few.
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By M. Harrison
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
After ordering in March I had to wait until October to finally get my hands on the much anticipated Alien: Illustrated Story (original Art Edition) It compliments my copy from the 1980's wonderfully. That was in full color, but this is the artist edition, black and white, scanned from the original comic strip art boards the artist Walt Simonson kept. Despite being in black and white, pre-colouring, the book is actually in full colour, allowing you to see the bluish hue of white out used to correct mistakes, and even what looks like the odd coffee spill! It's also printed actual size, so the book is huge! (only complaint- I don't have a shelf it will fit on!) A fantastic reference for any comic artist, comic fan or fan of the film Alien, as it shows the art as it would have looked, and includes samples of the script (by Archie Goodwin) based on the screenplay including some ideas that didn't make it into the final film which will be of interest to ALIEN fans. There's also a Q and A which reveals how the book came about, the process and Walt's trip to England to see the film being made. A fantastic book, one of the best I have (well I am a fan) and for the price I bought it at (half price!) an absolute steal! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
By C. Padmore
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Cracking book for the serious fan, but it is BIG - not something that's going to fit on the average bookshelf. Great storyboard type artwork.
By Lance
Format:Paperback
Absolute classic! So glad they have reprinted this fabulous piece of art.
A must for anyone you enjoys the movie or just comics on general. Great price and a piece of history if anything !
Must buy 😎
A must for anyone you enjoys the movie or just comics on general. Great price and a piece of history if anything !
Must buy 😎
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I bought this as a fan of Alien and Aliens. I love books, reading as much and as often as I can. I will also own up to being a bit of nerd - which all of a sudden has become cool -... Read more
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I had this graphic story when it first came out and it went by the wayside when you don't realise what a collectable might be. Read more
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