{"product_id":"david-bowie-the-man-who-fell-to-earth","title":"DAVID BOWIE. The Man Who Fell to Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAVID BOWIE. THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH. 40TH ED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the universe of \u003cem\u003eThe Man Who Fell to Earth\u003c\/em\u003e (1976), the iconic film by Nicolas Roeg that marked a turning point in science fiction cinema. Starring glam-rock legend David Bowie in his first leading role, this masterpiece dazzled audiences with its bold narrative and visually innovative style, becoming a classic of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the novel of the same name by Walter Tevis, \u003cem\u003eThe Man Who Fell to Earth\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Newton, an alien who comes to Earth in search of water to save his planet. Through his rise as a businessman, his relationship with Mary-Lou, and his tragic descent into alcoholism, the film explores themes such as alienation, vulnerability, and the cost of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special TASCHEN edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of this visionary film with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extraordinary selection of stills and photographs taken by David James, capturing Bowie's ambiguous and charismatic essence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introductory essay analyzing the context, cultural impact, and filming of this masterpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exclusive interview with David James, where he shares his experiences and anecdotes from the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an unforgettable cast including Candy Clark, Rip Torn, and Buck Henry, and the stellar performance of David Bowie, this film remains a benchmark of science fiction cinema and a poetic exploration of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the editor\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Duncan is a film historian whose titles for TASCHEN include \u003cem\u003eThe Star Wars Archives\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe James Bond Archives\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Charlie Chaplin Archives\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Godfather Family Album\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTaxi Driver\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFilm Noir\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHorror Cinema\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as books on film directors, cinematic genres, and movie stars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55302222184792,"sku":"LIB-DA-TA-98","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8464\/0856\/files\/david-bowie-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-7290049.jpg?v=1757469474","url":"https:\/\/uk.plasticbooks.com\/en\/products\/david-bowie-the-man-who-fell-to-earth","provider":"Plastic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}