H.R. Giger dead at 74

Flamebatter90 · 05-13-14, 05:05 AM

http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/13/57...ger-dead-at-74

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H.R. Giger, the Swiss surrealist artist best known for designing the iconic "xenomorph" creature in the Alien movie franchise, has died. Swiss newspaper Tages Anzeiger reports that the news comes from public broadcaster SRF, which said Giger died after sustaining injuries in a fall. He was 74.

Rest in Peace

HunterICX · 05-13-14, 05:10 AM

RIP

Thanks for the awesome designs

Jimbuna · 05-13-14, 05:45 AM

RIP Sir

TarJak · 05-13-14, 08:00 AM

I've got a couple of his art books. I love his style, but I'd hate to have the dreams he must have had. RIP.

Wolferz · 05-13-14, 11:36 AM

No more space roaches.

CCIP · 05-13-14, 11:41 AM

Very sad

He'd been one of my favourite living artists and his design style is a huge influence, even on me. It actually sort of bugs me that people reduce him to just being the "guy who designed the Alien" because there's very much more to his work.

Oberon · 05-13-14, 12:51 PM

Damn, he had a very unique and nice art style, and although he did more than design the Aliens, his design in itself was quite excellent, and beautiful.

I found this on my twitter feed today:

Flamebatter90 · 05-13-14, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CCIP

It actually sort of bugs me that people reduce him to just being the "guy who designed the Alien" because there's very much more to his work.

It is understandable, many have seen the movie (Alien) and so know his work through it. But I do agree, there's much more to his work than just the Alien.

Tango589 · 05-13-14, 05:08 PM

I've just googled his artwork and all I can say is he must have eaten a hell of a lot of cheese before bedtime!

Dread Knot · 05-13-14, 05:24 PM

It's too bad the 1975 Alexandro Jodorowsky version of Dune never got off the drawing board. he did some fascinating concept sketches for that.

Cybermat47 · 05-13-14, 11:01 PM

R.I.P.

Thanks for the horrifying sexual horror art you did (look at that Xenomorph's head. Needs to be censored). I'll be having nightmares for the rest of my life

STEED · 05-16-14, 08:44 AM

He hated what they did to the Alien in Alien Resurrection which was a piss poor film.

Giger you created one of the greatest sci fi monsters of all time and your work on ALIEN will always be remembered by me.

05-13-14, 05:10 AM	#2
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	RIP Thanks for the awesome designs __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	RIP Sir __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	No more space roaches. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

05-13-14, 11:41 AM	#6
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Very sad He'd been one of my favourite living artists and his design style is a huge influence, even on me. It actually sort of bugs me that people reduce him to just being the "guy who designed the Alien" because there's very much more to his work. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

05-13-14, 05:08 PM	#9
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,358 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	I've just googled his artwork and all I can say is he must have eaten a hell of a lot of cheese before bedtime! __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I've got a couple of his art books. I love his style, but I'd hate to have the dreams he must have had. RIP.

05-13-14, 12:51 PM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Damn, he had a very unique and nice art style, and although he did more than design the Aliens, his design in itself was quite excellent, and beautiful. I found this on my twitter feed today:

05-13-14, 05:24 PM	#10
Dread Knot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawkeye State Highlands Posts: 1,288 Downloads: 84 Uploads: 0	It's too bad the 1975 Alexandro Jodorowsky version of Dune never got off the drawing board. he did some fascinating concept sketches for that.

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,386 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 22	R.I.P. Thanks for the horrifying sexual horror art you did (look at that Xenomorph's head. Needs to be censored). I'll be having nightmares for the rest of my life __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

05-16-14, 08:44 AM	#12
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	He hated what they did to the Alien in Alien Resurrection which was a piss poor film. Giger you created one of the greatest sci fi monsters of all time and your work on ALIEN will always be remembered by me. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!