First edition, second printing. A landmark publication consisting of the first collected works of the Swiss biomechanical artist H. R. Giger, who was responsible for creating the xenomorph from Ridley Scott's Alien, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 1977. In 1977, early works from this book were sent to Scott who then hired the artist to design his famous monster and work on set alterations. The book takes inspiration from the Lovecraftian grimoire of the same name.
In good to very good condition with a large owner's inscription across the entire front free endpaper, a couple of light weakenings, creases and abrasions to the board edges, main text block very clean and generously illustrated. Softback, bound in illustrated paper covers with black, glossy pages. Large book - 42 x 30 cm. Pp. 83.
