{"product_id":"david-bowie-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-40th-ed","title":"David Bowie. The Man Who Fell to Earth. 40th Ed.","description":"Condition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9783836593168\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2024\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: TASCHEN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eFirst advertised as a \"mind-stretching experience,\" Nicolas Roeg's 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth stunned the cinema world. A\u003cb\u003e tour-de-force of science fiction as art form\u003c\/b\u003e, the movie brought not only hallucinatory visuals and a haunting exploration of contemporary alienation, but also glam-rock legend \u003cb\u003eDavid Bowie in his lead role debut \u003c\/b\u003eas paranoid alien Newton.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eBowie \u003c\/b\u003ein ethereal space-traveler glory, but also pitch-perfect supporting performances from \u003cb\u003eCandy Clark, Rip Torn, and Buck Henry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e TASCHEN's The Man Who Fell to Earth presents a plenitude of \u003cb\u003estills and behind-the-scenes images \u003c\/b\u003eby 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 \u003cb\u003efirst-hand insights\u003c\/b\u003e into the making of this sci-fi masterwork.","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43047384416345,"sku":"PR916031","price":86.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/image_TIBIZ7BW3MSF.jpg?v=1770433121","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/david-bowie-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-40th-ed","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}