--- product_id: 65318359 title: "Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film Hardcover – 1 Sept. 2011" brand: "ian nathan" price: "VT26290" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/65318359-alien-vault-the-definitive-story-behind-the-film-hardcover-1 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film Hardcover – 1 Sept. 2011 **Brand:** ian nathan **Price:** VT26290 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film Hardcover – 1 Sept. 2011 by ian nathan - **How much does it cost?** VT26290 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/65318359-alien-vault-the-definitive-story-behind-the-film-hardcover-1) ## Best For - ian nathan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ian nathan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film Hardcover – 1 Sept. 2011 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41YB0AAGylL.jpg) ![Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film Hardcover – 1 Sept. 2011 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/517+gZwDkKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-have. A terrific companion to one of the best movies of the history of modern movies *by R***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2014* This book is a must-have for any fans of the movie. A MUST-HAVE! I first saw it in France where it was issued with a different cover, the xenomorph's mouth (which is the back of the book in this edition), a solid good-sized hardcover book.It's what everybody wanted to know about this movie.Not only does it tell a lot of backstories about the movie, it also fills it with personal experiences from the crew, people from the industry. Even the writer's own recollection of the movie. It's like watching the movie with a pop-up commentary.It has a lot of praise, and so if you are totally in love with this movie, this book will make you so happy. I never thought I could like a book this way. Seriously, buy it, you will not regret it.There are a lot of pictures, but there is a lot of text, and coming from someone like me who usually only loves picture books, this text is very welcome, because I can never get enough of reading about this iconic movie, especially if it's praise. Because, let's face it, it's a masterpiece. Hands down.The book is covered by an opaque film, the front is Ripley in her space suit, the back is the xenomorph's mouth. The spine is glossy/laminated, as it's the only part of the book that can be seen when it's inside the box, which is also laminated. Here's where I think the French edition made it better: it is all opaque and velvety.The front of the box is what is show here, the egg and the green light coming out of it. Classic.There are several pages in the book that are pockets containing reproductions of early poster variations, storyboards, even the Nostromo's crew suit patch as sticker! It's good value for money. ### ⭐⭐ Overpriced transcribing of the DVD extras *by L***F on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2014* I'm a big fan of Ridley Scott's Alien and I was very excited to get hold of this book. Usually the "Vault" books are replete with minutia that even the most hardcore fan can appreciate. But alas, while this book does have some interesting info, it is all, for the most part available in documentary form on the Alien Legacy or Alien Quadrilogy DVD box sets.Given the wealth of info on the making of this film that exists even on YouTube (look up the three part video about the design and physical processes of constructing the Nostromo for example) to pay for a book that seems to recount the same old info (yes we know about the cast knowing nothing about the Chestburster scene lets not spend a chapter on it) so unless you like blueprints on baking paper and a couple of stickers. You'd be much better off getting the book Gigers Alien, The book of Alien by Paul Scanion and watching the DVD extras for more comprehensive collection of information.EDIT - 13/08/2020 - Just to add to my final comment about getting a better book, may I strongly suggest J. W. Rinzlers "The Making of Alien" which was released in 2019. It is an absolute definitive last word on the making of the film with some fantastic information, anecdotes, behind the scenes gossip and makes the Alien "Vault" (which I note is due for rerelease in September 2020), look even more embarrassingly lacklustre and now means I can't, in good conscience, even give it three stars. Especially as Rinzlers book is more info rich, more lavishly formatted in a beautiful coffee table format and five pounds cheaper. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alien forever. *by A***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2019* This is a must have item for alien lovers,some of the inserts were missing but I was aware of this,the only wierd thing about the one I recieved is that the last chapter is in french!!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/65318359-alien-vault-the-definitive-story-behind-the-film-hardcover-1](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/65318359-alien-vault-the-definitive-story-behind-the-film-hardcover-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*