David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth
David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth
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Summary
Haunting, hallucinatory, and with a mesmerizing lead role performance from David Bowie, Nic Roeg’s The Man Who Fell to Earth is a cult piece of science fiction. This book gathers a bumper collection of stills and behind-the-scenes images by unit photographer David James, including stunning shots of Bowie as humanoid alien Thomas Jerome Newton.
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David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth by Paul Duncan
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.
“The star at his intimate and engaging best” * theguardian.com *
“Flip through the book and be transported back to the lasting moments of filming that resulted in the masterpiece we know today.” * Evening Standard *
“For the cinephile who is also a Bowiephile: A deep dive into David Bowie’s turn as Thomas Jerome Newton.” * New York Magazine *
“Flip through the book and be transported back to the lasting moments of filming that resulted in the masterpiece we know today.” * Evening Standard *
“For the cinephile who is also a Bowiephile: A deep dive into David Bowie’s turn as Thomas Jerome Newton.” * New York Magazine *
Paul Duncan is a film historian whose TASCHEN books include The Star Wars Archives, The James Bond Archives, The Charlie Chaplin Archives, The Godfather Family Album, Taxi Driver, Film Noir, and Horror Cinema, as well as publications on film directors, film genres, and movie stars.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9783836562416 |
| ISBN 10 | 3836562413 |
| Title | David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth |
| Author | Paul Duncan |
| Series | Bibliotheca Universalis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taschen GmbH |
| Year published | 2017-09-26 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |