It’s a bit of a surreal day today. The Daily Dead team and long-time readers know of my lifelong love of the Alien franchise. More than any other film, Aliens had the biggest impact on my passion for sci-fi, horror, and making movie monsters. It continues to be foundational in what I’m doing today, and I can’t believe I’m even typing this: I’m writing a book on the making and lasting legacy of Aliens!
From Dark Ink and CREATORVC, ALIENS: EXPANDED is a companion book to the excellent, must-watch documentary of the same name from CREATORVC that was directed and written by Ian Nathan and executive produced by Robin Block. This hardcover coffee table book will guide you through the making of Aliens with those who were responsible for bringing the movie to life: it’s designed in an oral history style to provide all kinds of insights and personal stories from those who lived it, with additional insight from your humble author. We’ll also dive into the impact of Aliens, and how it expanded into comic books, collectibles, video games, and more!
Late last year, I was extremely fortunate to spend the weekend in Gruyères, Switzerland. It’s my happy place, not just because of the cheese fondue (which is excellent!), but most importantly because it’s the home of H.R. Giger’s museum and bar. My wife, Christy, took me there as an early, surprise birthday celebration, and it was restorative and energizing in a way I’ve rarely experienced. I didn’t know at the time that I’d be asked to write a book on the making and legacy of Aliens, but, leaving Gruyères, I knew that I wanted to take on new projects, new challenges, and stretch myself creatively.
Now, nearly 40 years to the day since Aliens was released to theaters, it’s a pinch-me moment to share with you all that I’m writing a book on the incomparable film. I want to give a huge thank you to CREATORVC, Dark Ink, Heather Wixson, Derek Anderson, and, of course, everyone responsible for bringing Aliens to life! I can't wait to share this book with all of you!
The book is now officially available for pre-order and I’ve included all of the details below. I’ll be at San Diego Comic-Con next week, so feel free to stop me any time to talk all things Aliens!
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Dark Ink and CREATORVC Announce Aliens: Expanded Deluxe Coffee Table Book
Dark Ink is proud to announce Aliens: Expanded, a deluxe limited-edition coffee table book inspired by the acclaimed documentary by CREATORVC, celebrating the making, impact, and enduring legacy of James Cameron's groundbreaking 1986 science-fiction masterpiece, Aliens.
Written by genre journalist and Daily Dead Editor-in-Chief Jonathan James, Aliens: Expanded serves as the ultimate companion to the documentary. Packed with stunning visuals, in-depth analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and insights from the cast and crew, the book explores why Aliens remains one of the most influential and beloved science-fiction films ever created. Featuring material drawn from interviews with James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Gale Anne Hurd, Lance Henriksen, Michael Biehn, and many others, the book offers fans an unparalleled journey into the film's creation and lasting cultural impact.
I'm delighted to be partnering with Dark Ink. Our previous collaborations have been so well received by our audience, and I know they're going to do a terrific job with the Aliens Expanded book. We're excited that more of our efforts are getting into the hands of the fanbase, and given the caliber of Dark Ink's previous offerings, I think this limited edition hardback will sell out very quickly," said Robin Block, Founder and CEO of CREATORVC,"
"After our incredible experience working with CREATORVC on the In Search of Darkness coffee table book and seeing the overwhelming response from fans, we couldn't be more excited to partner with them once again," said Michael Aloisi, Founder and CEO of Dark Ink. "Aliens is one of the most important sci-fi films ever made, and this book is designed to be the definitive collector's piece for fans of the film and documentary alike."
The limited-edition hardcover will be available exclusively through Dark Ink and is available for pre-order now through September 30. Shipping is expected to begin in late November. As a special bonus, the first 1,000 pre-orders will have their names immortalized in the book's exclusive "Egg Chamber" section.
In addition, Dark Ink is excited to announce that In Search of Darkness and In Search of Tomorrow are now available in eBook and audiobook editions, with paperback editions scheduled for release later this year.
The limited-edition hardcover will be available exclusively through Dark Ink's official website.
About the Author and Book Details are listed below, book cover and pre-order graphic are attached to the email for use in articles and posts.
Pre-Order Link: darkinkbooks.com
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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