The Man Who Fell to Earth

By Walter Tevis

Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Man Who Fell to Earth, first published in 1963, is Walter Tevis's novel about Thomas Jerome Newton, an alien from the drought-stricken planet Anthea who lands in Kentucky. Using advanced technology, Newton builds a fortune through patents in order to construct a ship to rescue his people, but loneliness, alcohol and the suspicions of the US government wear him down. Nicolas Roeg's 1976 film starred David Bowie.

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