Giger

German, Hardcover, HR Giger
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The book "Giger" is dedicated to the life and work of the renowned Swiss artist HR Giger, who became famous primarily for his iconic design of the Alien monster in Ridley Scott's 1979 film. Giger, who won an Oscar, created a unique visual world characterized by biomechanical creatures and hybrid beings. These creatures reflect the collective fears of his time, including the fear of nuclear war and overpopulation. The volume not only offers autobiographical texts but also a variety of impressive illustrations of his sculptures, drawings, paintings, and set designs. Readers gain deep insight into Giger's multifaceted work and the themes that inspired him. The combination of personal narratives and visual artworks makes this book a valuable resource for art and design enthusiasts.

Key specifications

Topic
Art
Language
German
Author
HR Giger
Year
2018
Number of pages
96
Book cover
Hardcover

General information

Item number
9448486
Publisher
Taschen
Category
Reference books
Release date
15.9.2018

Book properties

Topic
Art
Language
German
Author
HR Giger
Year
2018
Number of pages
96
Book cover
Hardcover

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
1.04 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.11

Product dimensions

Height
260 mm
Width
210 mm
Weight
629 g
Thickness
14 mm

Package dimensions

Length
26.90 cm
Width
22 cm
Height
1.80 cm
Weight
609 g

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    0.2 %
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    0.2 %
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    0.2 %
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    0.3 %

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    1.3 %
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