# Rick Baker's Alien Prototype Evolved Into E.T.

Max Evry's book features an excerpt on Rick Baker's alien prototype. The story traces how it evolved into E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Details come from a new film history publication.

https://gizmodo.com/the-story-of-rick-bakers-terrifying-alien-prototype-that-evolved-into-e-t-exclusive-2000826561

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Created: 2026-10-28T05:48:58.963698+00:00

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