H. R. Giger Arh+ - Taschen Editorial Team

The influential Swiss artist H.R. Giger may never escape the Alien albatross hanging from his neck, but even he is able to admit that it was his revolutionary designs for Ridley Scott’s 1979 film that made him something of a household name. Many people who previously had no interest in art suddenly became fascinated by the organic and mysterious surrealism of Giger’s achievements and publications: Taschen’s ‘ARh+’ is an authorised celebration and exploration of Giger’s designs in all forms, interspersed with memories of the artist’s childhood, growth and inspirations. THE ART The main selling point of this book is the artwork throughout, ...