{"product_id":"9783836593168-david-bowie-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-40th-ed","title":"David Bowie. The Man Who Fell To Earth. 40th Ed.","description":"Binding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\nDescription: 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: David Bowie. The Man Who Fell To Earth. 40th Ed.\u003cbr\u003e\nBrand: Taschen Gmbh\u003cbr\u003e\nBarcode: 9783836593168\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 480 Pages\u003cbr\u003e\nLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\nPublication Date: 7\/3\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries: 40th Edition\u003cbr\u003e\nCategory: Films, Cinema","brand":"Taschen Gmbh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49627852046641,"sku":"IN-G-9783836593168","price":36.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookdelivered.com\/products\/9783836593168-david-bowie-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-40th-ed","provider":"Book Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}