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Cinema Alchemist

Designing Star Wars and Alien

By (author) Roger Christian
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Published: 26th Jul 2016
Dimensions: w 144mm h 232mm d 31mm
Weight: 745g
ISBN-10: 1783299002
ISBN-13: 9781783299003
Barcode No: 9781783299003
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Synopsis
For the first time, Oscar-winning production designer and director Roger Christian reveals his life story, from his earliest work in the British film industry to his breakthrough contributions on such iconic science fiction masterpieces as Star Wars, Alien and his own cult classic Black Angel. This candid biography delves into his relationships with legendary figures, as well as the secrets of his greatest work. The man who built the lightsaber finally speaks!

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"a refreshing in-the-trenches look at how stuff came together on set in the movie that shaped a generation" - Rolling Stone

"...a fascinating, engrossing tale of the mad dash that leads to movie magic, a tribute to the passion and drive needed to make cinematic art. ...a magic window into the past that only enhances the originals." - San Francisco Book Review (Five Star Review)

"A really important release...for all Star Wars fans who want to talk with authority about that production I think this is a book you've just gotta get" - Rebel Force Radio

"After reading Cinema Alchemist, you will absolutely watch Star Wars and Alien differently, and notice details of the film you haven't seen in your previous 300 viewings of the films. That is quite a feat." - Borg.com

"A wonderful resource for those interested in the movie business" - Adventures in Poor Taste

"Roger is more than just a set designer and art director, he is a creative builder of visual dreams for films. Film historians and cinema buffs will want to pick-up this book as part of their film library." - Retrenders