"Ultimately I cannot recommend this book enough" - This Week in Geek "A definitive guide to the creation of a true modern classic" - SYFY "Offers a fascinating look at one of our greatest films.[with] new insights into the production that cast a whole new light on specific scenes and characters" - ComingSoon.com "The definitive look at the film" - Borg.com "One the most comprehensive books you're going to find and read regarding the film. The Making of Aliens is an absolute must for Aliens fans the universe over" - Adventures in Poor Taste "For fans of the franchise -- or this film in particular -- the book is an essential thing to have on one's coffee table" - Andrew Liptak's Reading List "This isn't just a book about making a movie; it's a book about a filmmaker who refused to let any obstacle, no matter how big, prevent him from realizing his vision . a book that belongs on every sf and adventure-film fan's shelf, to be pulled out and leafed through again and again." -Booklist Starred Review "One of [Rinzler's] most involving books yet" - The Film Stage 'A particularly good read, that sheds some interesting light on the sequel that's making me look at it in a different way than I had before' - Transfer Orbit.