Garland, Alex 1970-
Overview
Works: | 156 works in 1,083 publications in 22 languages and 16,938 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Science fiction films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Film adaptations Fiction Horror films Action and adventure films Fantasy films Romance films Detective and mystery films |
Roles: | Author, Author of screenplay, fmd, Scenarist, Director, Producer, Bibliographic antecedent, Restager , Other, Contributor, Conceptor, Adapter, Actor, Creator, Performer |
Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Alex Garland
- The beach by Danny Boyle( Visual )
- Ex machina by Josh Grimm( )
- Mōnstrum ex machina : reading the artificial life as monster in three contemporary western narratives by Constance Lynnette Humphrey( )
- On "The Beach" : travelers' dreams, Hollywood magic, and development dilemmas in Southern Thailand by Maureen Hickey( )
Most widely held works by
Alex Garland
Ex machina by
Alex Garland(
Visual
)
92 editions published between 2014 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 2,525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caleb, a 24-year-old coder at the world's largest Internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a retreat belonging to the company₂s reclusive CEO, Nathan. But when Caleb arrives he finds that he will have to participate in a fascinating experiment with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot woman, Ava. Truths, emotions, and motives are blurred as the relationship between Caleb, Ava, and Nathan intensifies
92 editions published between 2014 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 2,525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caleb, a 24-year-old coder at the world's largest Internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a retreat belonging to the company₂s reclusive CEO, Nathan. But when Caleb arrives he finds that he will have to participate in a fascinating experiment with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot woman, Ava. Truths, emotions, and motives are blurred as the relationship between Caleb, Ava, and Nathan intensifies
The beach by
Alex Garland(
Book
)
191 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in 21 languages and held by 2,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young backpacker in Thailand searching for something different learns of the existence of an idyllic island which is not even on the map. The novel describes his jungle journey to reach the island where he discovers a secret commune of international drifters living off fish and pot. The man's arrival coincides with growing tension between factions, leading to the commune's violent demise. A first novel
191 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in 21 languages and held by 2,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young backpacker in Thailand searching for something different learns of the existence of an idyllic island which is not even on the map. The novel describes his jungle journey to reach the island where he discovers a secret commune of international drifters living off fish and pot. The man's arrival coincides with growing tension between factions, leading to the commune's violent demise. A first novel
Annihilation by
Alex Garland(
Visual
)
56 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and French and held by 2,143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Biologist and former soldier Lena is shocked when her missing husband comes home near death from a top-secret mission into The Shimmer, a mysterious quarantine zone from which no one has ever returned. Now, Lena and her elite team must enter a beautiful, deadly world of mutated landscapes and creatures, to discover how to stop the growing phenomenon that threatens all life on Earth
56 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and French and held by 2,143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Biologist and former soldier Lena is shocked when her missing husband comes home near death from a top-secret mission into The Shimmer, a mysterious quarantine zone from which no one has ever returned. Now, Lena and her elite team must enter a beautiful, deadly world of mutated landscapes and creatures, to discover how to stop the growing phenomenon that threatens all life on Earth
28 days later by
Danny Boyle(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,616 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An infirmary patient wakes up from a coma to an empty room ... in a vacant hospital ... in a deserted city. A powerful virus, which locks victims into a permanent state of murderous rage, has transformed the world around him into a seemingly desolate wasteland. Now a handful of survivors must fight to stay alive, unaware that the worst is yet to come
40 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,616 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An infirmary patient wakes up from a coma to an empty room ... in a vacant hospital ... in a deserted city. A powerful virus, which locks victims into a permanent state of murderous rage, has transformed the world around him into a seemingly desolate wasteland. Now a handful of survivors must fight to stay alive, unaware that the worst is yet to come
Never let me go by
Mark Romanek(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy are best friends who grow up together in the isolated boarding school called Hailsham, with a chilling secret. As children, Kathy is secretly in love with Tommy. Then she sees her best friend Ruth holding Tommy's hand, and is devastated. As adolescents, Tommy and Kathy form a deep connection, only to have Ruth shove them apart with her own romantic demands. As they prepare to leave the school, they learn of their true purpose: each is a clone that will later have their organs harvested for medical purposes. Kathy takes on the role of "Carer," dedicating herself to looking after those being slowly dissected, and eventually Tommy and Ruth prepare to make their first "donations." As the years pass, the group grows apart, before finally reuniting just as both Tommy and Ruth are about to "complete."
34 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy are best friends who grow up together in the isolated boarding school called Hailsham, with a chilling secret. As children, Kathy is secretly in love with Tommy. Then she sees her best friend Ruth holding Tommy's hand, and is devastated. As adolescents, Tommy and Kathy form a deep connection, only to have Ruth shove them apart with her own romantic demands. As they prepare to leave the school, they learn of their true purpose: each is a clone that will later have their organs harvested for medical purposes. Kathy takes on the role of "Carer," dedicating herself to looking after those being slowly dissected, and eventually Tommy and Ruth prepare to make their first "donations." As the years pass, the group grows apart, before finally reuniting just as both Tommy and Ruth are about to "complete."
Dredd by
Pete Travis(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The America of the post-apocalyptic future is an irradiated wasteland, a vast ultraviolent world where criminals control the mean city streets. Ultimate law enforcers like Dredd ... and his new partner, Anderson ... are Judges--the only force battling for justice. Dispatched by the central authority, the Judges' target is Ma-Ma ... a ruthless boss bent on expanding her criminal empire through sales of Slo-mo, a dangerous reality-altering drug"--Container
35 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The America of the post-apocalyptic future is an irradiated wasteland, a vast ultraviolent world where criminals control the mean city streets. Ultimate law enforcers like Dredd ... and his new partner, Anderson ... are Judges--the only force battling for justice. Dispatched by the central authority, the Judges' target is Ma-Ma ... a ruthless boss bent on expanding her criminal empire through sales of Slo-mo, a dangerous reality-altering drug"--Container
The Tesseract by
Alex Garland(
Book
)
71 editions published between 1998 and 2021 in 15 languages and held by 999 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An intricately woven, suspenseful novel of psychological and political intrigue, The Tesseract follows the interlocking fates of three sets of characters in the Philippines: gangsters in a chase through the streets of Manila; a middle-class mother putting her children to bed in the suburbs and remembering her first love; and a couple of street kids and the wealthy psychiatrist who is studying their dreams. Alex Garland demonstrates the range of his extraordinary talents as a novelist in this national bestseller, a Chinese puzzle of a novel about three intersecting sets of characters in the Philippines."--Provided by publisher
71 editions published between 1998 and 2021 in 15 languages and held by 999 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An intricately woven, suspenseful novel of psychological and political intrigue, The Tesseract follows the interlocking fates of three sets of characters in the Philippines: gangsters in a chase through the streets of Manila; a middle-class mother putting her children to bed in the suburbs and remembering her first love; and a couple of street kids and the wealthy psychiatrist who is studying their dreams. Alex Garland demonstrates the range of his extraordinary talents as a novelist in this national bestseller, a Chinese puzzle of a novel about three intersecting sets of characters in the Philippines."--Provided by publisher
Sunshine(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 840 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is the year 2057, the sun is dying and mankind faces extinction. Earth's last hope rests with a courageous crew of eight men and women on a mission to ignite the fading star with a massive nuclear weapon. Deep into their voyage, out of radio contact with Earth, their mission begins to unravel and they find themselves fighting not only for their lives, but for the future of us all
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 840 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is the year 2057, the sun is dying and mankind faces extinction. Earth's last hope rests with a courageous crew of eight men and women on a mission to ignite the fading star with a massive nuclear weapon. Deep into their voyage, out of radio contact with Earth, their mission begins to unravel and they find themselves fighting not only for their lives, but for the future of us all
The coma by
Alex Garland(
Book
)
31 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having been attacked on the Underground, a man wakes up in a hospital and begins to question his emergence from a coma
31 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having been attacked on the Underground, a man wakes up in a hospital and begins to question his emergence from a coma
The beach by
Danny Boyle(
Visual
)
48 editions published between 1997 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A young American backpacker ... on a secret, deceptively perfect beach ... will discover that 'heaven on earth' can instantly change into a jungle of seduction and danger"--Container
48 editions published between 1997 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A young American backpacker ... on a secret, deceptively perfect beach ... will discover that 'heaven on earth' can instantly change into a jungle of seduction and danger"--Container
28 days later(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An infirmary patient wakes up from a coma to an empty room ... in a vacant hospital ... in a deserted city. A powerful virus, which locks victims into a permanent state of murderous rage, has transformed the world around him into a seemingly desolate wasteland. Now a handful of survivors must fight to stay alive, unaware that the worst is yet to come
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An infirmary patient wakes up from a coma to an empty room ... in a vacant hospital ... in a deserted city. A powerful virus, which locks victims into a permanent state of murderous rage, has transformed the world around him into a seemingly desolate wasteland. Now a handful of survivors must fight to stay alive, unaware that the worst is yet to come
Sunshine by
Danny Boyle(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is the year 2057, the sun is dying and mankind faces extinction. Earth's last hope rests with a courageous crew of eight men and women on a mission to ignite the fading star with a massive nuclear weapon. Deep into their voyage, out of radio contact with Earth, their mission begins to unravel and they find themselves fighting not only for their lives, but for the future of all
50 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is the year 2057, the sun is dying and mankind faces extinction. Earth's last hope rests with a courageous crew of eight men and women on a mission to ignite the fading star with a massive nuclear weapon. Deep into their voyage, out of radio contact with Earth, their mission begins to unravel and they find themselves fighting not only for their lives, but for the future of all
The beach by
Alex Garland(
Recording
)
30 editions published between 1997 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard lands in East Asia in search of an earthly utopia. In Thailand, he is given a map promising an unknown island, a secluded beach, and a new way of life. What Richard finds when he gets there is breathtaking: more extraordinary, more frightening than his wildest dreams. But how long can paradise survive here on Earth? And what lengths will Richard go to in order to save it?
30 editions published between 1997 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard lands in East Asia in search of an earthly utopia. In Thailand, he is given a map promising an unknown island, a secluded beach, and a new way of life. What Richard finds when he gets there is breathtaking: more extraordinary, more frightening than his wildest dreams. But how long can paradise survive here on Earth? And what lengths will Richard go to in order to save it?
28 days later by
Alex Garland(
Book
)
12 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and German and held by 154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An infirmary patient wakes up from a coma to an empty room ... in a vacant hospital ... in a deserted city. A powerful virus, which locks victims into a permanent state of murderous rage, has transformed the world around him into a seemingly desolate wasteland. Now a handful of survivors must fight to stay alive, unaware that the worst is yet to come
12 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and German and held by 154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An infirmary patient wakes up from a coma to an empty room ... in a vacant hospital ... in a deserted city. A powerful virus, which locks victims into a permanent state of murderous rage, has transformed the world around him into a seemingly desolate wasteland. Now a handful of survivors must fight to stay alive, unaware that the worst is yet to come
Ex machina by
Alex Garland(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 2014 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caleb, a 26 year old coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl
21 editions published between 2014 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caleb, a 26 year old coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl
The weekenders : travels in the heart of Africa(
Book
)
6 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 86 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What would happen if you took some of Britain's best writing talent, put them on a plane and flew them to one of the most extraordinary places on the planet? This collection of short stories and evocative travel writing in their response
6 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 86 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What would happen if you took some of Britain's best writing talent, put them on a plane and flew them to one of the most extraordinary places on the planet? This collection of short stories and evocative travel writing in their response
Tesseract by
Alex Garland(
Recording
)
19 editions published between 1998 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 78 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Tesseract is a Chinese puzzle of a novel, beautifully written and suspensefully crafted. Set in the Philippines and spanning three generations, it follows three stories whose characters' fates are intertwined: gangsters on a chase through the streets of Manila; middle-class parents putting their children to bed in the suburbs; and a couple of street kids and the wealthy psychologist who is studying their dreams. It is a novel that balances science against religion, and our wills against our fates, asking the ever elusive question of where meaning lies
19 editions published between 1998 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 78 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Tesseract is a Chinese puzzle of a novel, beautifully written and suspensefully crafted. Set in the Philippines and spanning three generations, it follows three stories whose characters' fates are intertwined: gangsters on a chase through the streets of Manila; middle-class parents putting their children to bed in the suburbs; and a couple of street kids and the wealthy psychologist who is studying their dreams. It is a novel that balances science against religion, and our wills against our fates, asking the ever elusive question of where meaning lies
Sunshine by
Alex Garland(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2004 and 2019 in English and held by 78 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Sun is dying, and mankind is dying with it. Our last hope: a spaceship and a crew of eight men and women. They carry a device which will breathe new life into the star. But deep into their voyage, out of radio contact with Earth, their mission is starting to unravel. Soon the crew are fighting not only for their lives, but their sanity. The film once again pairs director Danny Boyle with writer Alex Garland and producer Andrew Macdonald, who previously teamed up for the thinking person's zombie film, 28 Days Later."--
10 editions published between 2004 and 2019 in English and held by 78 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Sun is dying, and mankind is dying with it. Our last hope: a spaceship and a crew of eight men and women. They carry a device which will breathe new life into the star. But deep into their voyage, out of radio contact with Earth, their mission is starting to unravel. Soon the crew are fighting not only for their lives, but their sanity. The film once again pairs director Danny Boyle with writer Alex Garland and producer Andrew Macdonald, who previously teamed up for the thinking person's zombie film, 28 Days Later."--
Annihilation by
Alex Garland(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 54 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In the wake of the success of his thriller Ex Machina, Alex Garland returns to cerebral sci-fi with this tale of a biologist who attempts to uncover the mystery of her husband's disappearance. What she discovers is a world populated by mysterious life forms that might offer answers - but the cost of this discovery is life-threatening. Following on from his screenplays for Never Let Me Go and Ex Machina, Alex Garland continues, with Annihilation, his investigations into what makes us human. Besides the screenplay, this volume also contains a set of behind-the-scenes photos."--
2 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 54 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In the wake of the success of his thriller Ex Machina, Alex Garland returns to cerebral sci-fi with this tale of a biologist who attempts to uncover the mystery of her husband's disappearance. What she discovers is a world populated by mysterious life forms that might offer answers - but the cost of this discovery is life-threatening. Following on from his screenplays for Never Let Me Go and Ex Machina, Alex Garland continues, with Annihilation, his investigations into what makes us human. Besides the screenplay, this volume also contains a set of behind-the-scenes photos."--
Never let me go by
Alex Garland(
Book
)
8 editions published between 2010 and 2018 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy were pupils at Hailsham - an idyllic establishment situated deep in the English countryside. The children there were tenderly sheltered from the outside world, brought up to believe they were special, and that their personal welfare was crucial. But for what reason were they really there?
8 editions published between 2010 and 2018 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy were pupils at Hailsham - an idyllic establishment situated deep in the English countryside. The children there were tenderly sheltered from the outside world, brought up to believe they were special, and that their personal welfare was crucial. But for what reason were they really there?
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Alternative Names
Alex Garland angol író, forgatókönyvíró, producer, rendező
Alex Garland britischer Schriftsteller
Alex Garland écrivain britannique
Alex Garland écrivain et cinéaste britannique
Alex Garland Escriptor, guionista, productor i director britànic.
Alex Garland novelista, guionista, productor de cine y director británico
Alex Garland pisarz brytyjski
Alex Garland schrijver uit Engeland
Alex Garland scriitor, scenarist și regizor de film englez
Alex Garland scrittore e sceneggiatore inglese
Garland, Alexander 1970-
Garland, Alexander Medawar
Garland, Alexander Medawar 1970-
Garland Medawar, Alexander 1970-
Gārlends, Alekss 1970-
Алекс Гарланд
Алекс Гарленд
Алекс Ґарленд
Ալեքս Գարլենդ գրող
אלכס גרלנד
اليكس جارلاند
أليكس غارلاند
الکس گارلند فیلمنامهنویس و نویسنده انگلیسی
அலெக்ஸ் கார்லேண்ட்
ალექს გარლანდი
갈랜드, 알렉스 1970-
갈렌드, 알렉스 1970-
알렉스 가랜드 잉글랜드의 소설가, 각본가, 영화감독
앨릭스 갈랜드
アレックス・ガーランド
ガーランド, アレックス
亚力克斯·嘉兰
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