David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth. 40th Ed.

Based on the 1963 sci-fi novel of the same name by Walter Teviss, Nicolas Roeg's 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth is a tour-de-force of science fiction as art form. It stars David Bowie in his lead role debut as paranoid alien Newton, and follows his journey from his arrival on earth in search of water to his transition to wealthy entrepreneur, his sexual awakening with Mary-Lou, and his discovery of his alien identity. The book includes stills and behind-the-scenes images by unit photographer David James, as well as an exclusive interview with David James.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2024
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

First advertised as a "mind-stretching experience," Nicolas Roegs 1976 film "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.

Weight: 1170g
Dimension: 217 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836593168
Edition number: Multilingual ed