Cinema Alchemist: Designing Star Wars and Alien

Authors: Christian, Roger
Publisher: Titan
BISAC/Subject: BIO005000, PER004010, PER004140
ISBN: 9781785650857, Related ISBNs: 1783299002, 1785650858, 9781783299003, 9781785650857
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 352,
Audience: General/trade
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 rediscovered 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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