Directed by Jonathan Glazer (Sexy Beast, Birth) and starring Scarlett Johansson, the 2013 film Under the Skin contains elements of science fiction and fantasy, horror, mystery, and thriller. In what is arguably the most compelling of Johansson's career, the movie follows a unique tale of one woman's journey to self-discovery. This is the first book to be written about the quiet masterpiece, revisiting the film scene-by-scene through all its cinematic elements. Extensive interviews detail the challenges the filmmakers faced-from hidden filming on the streets of Glasgow to defying a blizzard in the Scottish Highlands. Readers are invited to explore connections between the movie and its science fiction cousins and discover the reasons why Under the Skin deserves to find a wider audience.

About the Author
Novelist Maureen Foster has taught courses in film, science fiction, and writing at University of California, Santa Cruz and American Music and Drama Academy in Hollywood. She lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews
As the first of what may inevitably become many books on this essential film, Alien in the Mirror sets an impressively high bar." - Thomas Puhr, Film International



Book Information
ISBN 9781476670423
Author Maureen Foster
Format Paperback
Page Count 212
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 378g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm