{"product_id":"stranded-on-earth-how-night-skies-became-e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-hardcover","title":"Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMax Evry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs featured in \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSyFy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNerdist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIGN\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGizmodo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMovieMaker\u003c\/i\u003e and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Spielberg's \u003ci\u003eE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most beloved films ever made--but its origins are far more surprising than most audiences realize.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing his acclaimed bestseller \u003ci\u003eA Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune\u003c\/i\u003e, author and film journalist Max Evry returns with \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, the in-depth chronicle of the extraordinary creative journey that transformed an abandoned science-fiction horror film into a cultural phenomenon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTracing Spielberg's lifelong fascination with extraterrestrials--from his teenage feature \u003ci\u003eFirelight\u003c\/i\u003e through the groundbreaking success of \u003ci\u003eClose Encounters of the Third Kind\u003c\/i\u003e--Evry uncovers the remarkable story behind \u003ci\u003eNight Skies\u003c\/i\u003e, a dark alien invasion project inspired by alleged UFO encounters. As the ambitious production unraveled amid creative disagreements and shifting studio priorities, Spielberg found the emotional story that would become \u003ci\u003eE.T.\u003c\/i\u003e--a film that forever changed popular cinema. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on new interviews with Spielberg collaborators, actors, artists, effects technicians, and other key insiders, \u003ci\u003eStranded on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the untold stories behind the making, unmaking, and rebirth of one of Hollywood's most celebrated productions. Along the way, it also explores how the DNA of \u003ci\u003eNight Skies\u003c\/i\u003e survived in films including \u003ci\u003ePoltergeist\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGremlins\u003c\/i\u003e, influencing an entire generation of science fiction and horror cinema. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLavishly illustrated with more than 100 rare images and illustrations, \u003ci\u003eStranded on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e is an engrossing work of film history and an essential companion for movie lovers, Spielberg fans, \u003ci\u003eE.T.\u003c\/i\u003e devotees, and anyone fascinated by the creative process behind one of Hollywood's most enduring cinematic achievements.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAX EVRY\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune\u003c\/i\u003e (2023), praised by \u003ci\u003eEmpire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSFX\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe A.V. Club\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a film journalist, he has worked as a writer, interviewer, graphic designer, video creator, and managing editor for outlets including Wired, MTV, IGN, Box Office Pro, and Den of Geek. He has also contributed audio commentaries and featurettes for home video companies including Arrow, Kino Lorber, and Vinegar Syndrome, covering classic and contemporary films such as \u003ci\u003eFoul Play\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlackhat\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Best Picture Oscar winner \u003ci\u003eMarty\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 422\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67981519454462,"sku":"9781948221450","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/8716\/4670\/files\/4SD_UvV2n09781948221450.webp?v=1793807636","url":"https:\/\/123learningstore.com\/products\/stranded-on-earth-how-night-skies-became-e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-hardcover","provider":"123 Learning Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}