The Graphic Novel
Written by Dan Watters and drawn by Dev Pramanik
Mysterious extra-terrestrial Thomas Jerome Newton falls to Earth on a mission to save his drought-ridden home planet of Anthea from ecological destruction.
Determined to find a way to transport water back to his dying world, Newton begins selling patents for advanced technology, but his success soon makes him a target for both the government, and a sinister rival corporation.
As his mission drags into years, Newton finds himself seduced by the excesses of our world and becomes desperate to return home to his family.
An all-new, fully-authorised graphic novel adaptation of the cult 1976 movie starring David Bowie and directed by Nicholas Roeg.
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 Newton 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, Newton becomes seduced by the excesses of our world and grows increasingly desperate to return home, unaware that he has become a target of interest for the U.S. Government and a sinister corporation, eager to exploit him.
The all-new graphic novel also features exclusive bonus material including a 10-page article on the production of the original film and is illustrated with dozens of rarely seen on-set photographs. As well as cover concepts, character designs, a ‘script to art’ section chronicling the development of the artwork, and a reproduction of the original movie poster.
Book details:
Title: The Man Who Fell To Earth
Authors: Dan Watters
Illustrator: Dev Pramanik
ISBN: 978178737013
Language: English
Pages: 128
Format: Hardback/Illustrated
Weight: 1.25 pounds
Dimensions: 11.75 x 7.77 x 0.64 inches
Publisher: Titan Comics
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