The deluxe hardcover edition of H. R. Giger's illustrated work related to the design of the iconic Xenomorph for the film Alien, including restored images from the Giger Museum archives and a foreword by Timothy Leary. Originally published in 1979, Giger's Alien is the ultimate illustrated diary about Giger’s involvement in the production of the film Alien and the monster title, the Xenomorph. The classic status of the film Alien is largely owed to the Oscar-winning artist and designer, H. R. Giger. This book provides a complete illustrated record of the months of painstaking work spent designing the most terrifying movie monster of all time. This timeless bestseller is presented as a high-quality illustrated diary, including sketches, original artwork, photos from the shoot, and frames from the completed film; it is an excellent composition of words and images. Essential for fans of H.R. Giger, Alien, and science fiction films in general.