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The Man Who Fell to Earth

Dan Watter author Dev Pramanik illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Titan Books Ltd

Published:26th Oct '22

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The Man Who Fell to Earth cover

An all-new, fully-authorised graphic novel adaptation of the cult 1976 movie starring David Bowie and directed by Nicholas Roeg. This book includes a gallery of never-before-seen photos used to illustrate an exclusive feature on the making of the movie. Also included is a bonus section showcasing the development of the book itself. The film, based on the classic science fiction novel by Walter Trevis, sees an extra-terrestrial called Thomas Jerome Newton (played in the movie by David Bowie) land on Earth in search of water to save his dying home planet. Using his advanced scientific knowledge, Thomas becomes incredibly rich and uses his wealth to search for a way to transport water back to his home planet. But as his mission on Earth drags on, Thomas becomes seduced by the excesses of our world and desperate to return home unaware he has become a target of interest for the U.S. Government and a sinister corporation, eager to exploit him.

"A classic tale about an alien who is used and corrupted by the worst elements of human society, The Man Who Fell to Earth is a memorable graphic novel whose cautionary notes still ring true." - Foreword Reviews "Roeg's cult classic is more influential on comics than even most classic comics. It's a joy to see it interpreted by two of comics smartest new creators. Absolutely unearthly." - Kieron Gillen

ISBN: 9781787737013

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 567g

126 pages