Alien: The Archive-The Ultimate Guide to the Classic Movies

is one of the most original, thrilling, and beautiful franchises in cinema history. From Ridley Scott's elegant horror masterpiece and James Cameron's visceral and heart-pounding , to David Fincher's nihilistic , and Jean-Pierre Jeunet's twisted , these are the films that birthed a monster and a cultural phenomenon. is a beautiful celebration of these landmark films, delving deep into the process of how all four films were created. From the earliest script ideas to final cut, this book showcases the making of the series in exhaustive and exclusive detail. Featuring storyboards from Ridley Scott, exclusive concept designs from Ron Cobb and Syd Mead, behind-the-scenes imagery of the xenomorphs being created, deleted scenes, unused ideas, costumes, weapons, and much more. This must have retrospective also includes brand new interviews with Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver, H.R. Giger, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Jenette Goldstein, and those whose vision and originality created a cinema legend. This book is for all fans of , art lovers, and cinema and science fiction historians. is the final word on the series and showcases the breathtaking creation of a terrifying and beautiful filmic nightmare. TM & © 2014 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.  All Rights Reserved.