Alex Garland is a British novelist and screenwriter, recognized for his incisive explorations of the human psyche and modern technology. His works frequently delve into complex ethical questions arising from scientific advancement and our interaction with the world. Garland is known for a raw, atmospheric style that immerses readers in suspenseful and thought-provoking narratives. His scripts and novels often grapple with themes of isolation, identity, and the impact of the unknown on human nature.
Set against the backdrop of a dying sun, a crew of eight men and women embarks on a desperate mission aboard a spaceship to revive their star. Armed with a life-giving device, they venture into the unknown, but as they drift further from Earth and lose communication, their mission begins to falter. Tensions rise, leading to a struggle not just for survival, but for their mental stability as they confront the isolation and challenges of space.
Richard arrives in Thailand. He hears about 'the beach', a secret island. It is paradise on earth. He goes there but paradise soon turns to hell...
På sin Asien-rejse finder Richard en - efter sigende - uspoleret, paradisisk ø. Men virkeligheden er en delt ø: dels andre rejsende i et utopisk kollektiv, dels bevæbnede vagter og en marihuana-plantage. Herudover er der noter og opgaver til teksten.
From the internationally-renowned author of The Beach, a gripping mystery and stylistic tour de force that delves into the subconscious mind, with brilliantly disturbing results. The brilliant mindmessing thriller from the author of 28 Days Later and The Beach A big success in its original editions, the paperback looks set to become an essential lead title in all summer reading promotions The award-winning illustrations from Nicholas Garland make this a beautiful and atmospheric book Massive advertising campaign across the Underground, national press and magazines to make The Coma an unmissable summer highlight
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Set over three hours during one night in Manila, this novel intertwines three stories: the shady dealings of gangsters, the tautly and emotionally drawn tale of a Phillipino family and the violent lives of a gang of street kids, until their different lives collide in a shattering finale.
PRE-PRODUCTION SCREENPLAY, COMPLETE GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION AND CONCEPT VISUALS BEHIND THE #1 FILM.
Following on from the success of his thriller, Ex Machina, Alex Garland returns to cerebral sci-fi with his adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer's cult novel - a tale of a biologist attempting to uncover the mystery of her husband's disappearance into a restricted zone. What she and her fellow scientists discover is a world populated by mysterious life forms that might offer answers, but which exposes them to madness and death. Beside the screenplay, the book also includes 20 pages of behind-the-scenes photos.
