Description
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 cult classic 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!
Features and reviews in science-fiction, entertainment and film publications. Interviews and reviews on sci-fi, entertainment and Star Wars and Alien websites. Display advertising and extract in Star Wars Insider Magazine. Mentions and competitions on Star Wars and Alien social media. Promotion on Titanbooks.com. Roger Christian is the Oscar-winning production designer on Star Wars and Alien. He is part of the Lucasfilm family and has for the first time recorded his exclusive, in-depth insights to the making of those films. Additionally, he directed Battlefield Earth, The Sender, and the legendary short film Black Angel. The book features an introduction by Lucasfilm executive editor and bestselling Star Wars author J.W. Rinzler. 2015 is a major year for Star Wars with the arrival in December of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Anticipation for Star Wars-related material is extremely high.
About the Author
Roger Christian is an award-winning production designer and filmmaker. His contribution to Alien and Star Wars is legendary. Roger's other work includes Black Angel, The Sender, Nostradamus and Battlefield Earth, as well as acting as first unit director on Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.
Reviews
"a refreshing in-the-trenches look at how stuff came together on set in the movie that shaped a generation" - Rolling Stone
"...a fascinating, engrossing tale of the mad dash that leads to movie magic, a tribute to the passion and drive needed to make cinematic art. ...a magic window into the past that only enhances the originals." - San Francisco Book Review (Five Star Review)
"A really important release...for all Star Wars fans who want to talk with authority about that production I think this is a book you've just gotta get" - Rebel Force Radio
"After reading Cinema Alchemist, you will absolutely watch Star Wars and Alien differently, and notice details of the film you haven't seen in your previous 300 viewings of the films. That is quite a feat." - Borg.com
"A wonderful resource for those interested in the movie business" - Adventures in Poor Taste
"Roger is more than just a set designer and art director, he is a creative builder of visual dreams for films. Film historians and cinema buffs will want to pick-up this book as part of their film library." - Retrenders
Book Information
ISBN 9781783299003
Author Roger Christian
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 703g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 163mm * 33mm
Features and reviews in science-fiction, entertainment and film publications. Interviews and reviews on sci-fi, entertainment and Star Wars and Alien websites. Display advertising and extract in Star Wars Insider Magazine. Mentions and competitions on Star Wars and Alien social media. Promotion on Titanbooks.com. Roger Christian is the Oscar-winning production designer on Star Wars and Alien. He is part of the Lucasfilm family and has for the first time recorded his exclusive, in-depth insights to the making of those films. Additionally, he directed Battlefield Earth, The Sender, and the legendary short film Black Angel. The book features an introduction by Lucasfilm executive editor and bestselling Star Wars author J.W. Rinzler. 2015 is a major year for Star Wars with the arrival in December of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Anticipation for Star Wars-related material is extremely high.
About the Author
Roger Christian is an award-winning production designer and filmmaker. His contribution to Alien and Star Wars is legendary. Roger's other work includes Black Angel, The Sender, Nostradamus and Battlefield Earth, as well as acting as first unit director on Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.
Reviews
"a refreshing in-the-trenches look at how stuff came together on set in the movie that shaped a generation" - Rolling Stone
"...a fascinating, engrossing tale of the mad dash that leads to movie magic, a tribute to the passion and drive needed to make cinematic art. ...a magic window into the past that only enhances the originals." - San Francisco Book Review (Five Star Review)
"A really important release...for all Star Wars fans who want to talk with authority about that production I think this is a book you've just gotta get" - Rebel Force Radio
"After reading Cinema Alchemist, you will absolutely watch Star Wars and Alien differently, and notice details of the film you haven't seen in your previous 300 viewings of the films. That is quite a feat." - Borg.com
"A wonderful resource for those interested in the movie business" - Adventures in Poor Taste
"Roger is more than just a set designer and art director, he is a creative builder of visual dreams for films. Film historians and cinema buffs will want to pick-up this book as part of their film library." - Retrenders
Book Information
ISBN 9781783299003
Author Roger Christian
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 703g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 163mm * 33mm
