Alien: A Novel - Softcover

Alan Dean Foster

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0446829773 ISBN 13: 9780446829779

Publisher: Warner Books, 1979

Synopsis

Essef - In space no one can hear you scream... A landmark of science fiction and horror, Alien arrived in 1979 between Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back as a stylishly malevolent alternative to George Lucas's space fantasy. Partially inspired by 1958's It! The Terror from Beyond Space, this instant classic set a tone of its own, offering richly detailed sets, ominous atmosphere, relentless suspense, and a flawless ensemble cast as the crew of the space freighter Nostromo, who fall prey to a vicious creature (designed by Swiss artist H.R. Giger) that had gestated inside one of the ill-fated crew members. In a star-making role, Sigourney Weaver excels as sole survivor Ripley, becoming the screen's most popular heroine in a lucrative movie franchise. To measure the film's success, one need only recall the many images that have been burned into our collective psyche, including the "facehugger," the "chestburster," and Ripley's climactic encounter with the full-grown monster. Impeccably directed by Ridley Scott, Alien is one of the cinema's most unforgettable nightmares.

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Review

"In text form the primal dread conjured by its events and themes is as timeless as the cold and empty darkness from which it spreads. 9/10." --Starburst

"As timeless as the movie that spawned it." --Den of Geek

"Alan Dean Foster s slow detailed retelling of this classic, which successfully straddles the sci-fi and horror genres, will have you on the edge of your seat, or in my case cowering under the duvet." --FrightFest

"The official novelization is a stroll-back to memory lane of sweat inducing horrors." --Retrenders

"Foster s treatment of the source material has only enhanced my appreciation for this classic story." --Blogcritics

"A hell of a fun and terrifying read." ----Ravenous Monster

About the Author

Alan Dean Foster is the author of many SF adventures, the Spellsinger fantasy series and a number of film and TV tie-ins - including the hugely popular Alien novelizations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Warner Books
• Publication date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0446829773
• ISBN 13: 9780446829779
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback