Director, writer, and authorGuillermo del Torois admired all over the world for his films and stories. His unique brand of horror often integrates fairy tale and myth to delight and terrify fans, and his movies have earned him international acclaim, including awards from the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs.
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The Strain
But the magic of del Toro doesn’t end with the big screen, as fans can find even more on the page. From classical horror to bestselling novels by del Toro himself, there are many books here for those looking to escape into a world of imagination and wonder. There is also a great collection of movie-related media for film buffs wanting to know the secrets of how their favorite del Toro movies were made. Whatever one’s interest, this selection is full of must-haves for del Toro fanatics.
The Bloody Chamber
For Guillermo del Toro fans who love a fairy tale with a dark twist, this collection of short stories is the ideal read. Author Angela Carter’s gothic take of famous stories like Beauty and the Beast, Bluebeard, and Little Red Riding Hood will have readers gasping in wonder and awe. Disney it ain’t, but it will keep readers enthralled!
Guillermo Del Toro Cabinet Of Curiosities
This book not only shares a title with the Netflix series created by Guillermo del Toro, it was also the inspiration for the show. Filled with personal sketches, notes, and stories by the man himself, readers can take a look into del Toro’s secret mind palace and learn the deepest secrets of his imagination.
Guillermo Del Toro: The Iconic Filmmaker and his Work
This one’s a pretty straight forward selection, and a must-have for fans of Guillermo del Toro’s films. This work by Ian Nathan comes from the Iconic Filmmaker book series, and follows del Toro’s early years, his influences, and the evolution of his work which made him the iconic master of horror that he is today.
Haunted Castles: The Complete Gothic Stories
Fans of del Toro’s gothic thriller “Crimson Peak” will want to check out the works of legendary writer of the macabre, Ray Russell. This book contains the complete collection of Russell’s gothic works, including one of his most famously horrifying novellas, “Sardonicus,” and with a foreword written by del Toro.
Pan’s Labyrinth
Based on the ground-breaking film that put Guillermo del Toro on the map, this special edition novelization ofPan’s Labyrinthis more than just a retelling of the dark fable. It was co-authored by del Toro, and includes hauntingly beautiful illustrations as well as untold tales from the world of the Labyrinth and the Faun.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio: A Timeless Tale Told Anew
The Oscar-winning film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” told viewers a familiar story unlike any they had ever seen before through the art of stop-motion animation. This book details the process of the making of the movie, with behind-the-scenes photographs and concept art with commentary from del Toro and the rest of the team.
The Raven: Tales And Poems
Like so many gothic horror and fantasy aficionados, Guillermo del Toro drew inspiration from the master. This edition of “The Raven: Tales and Other Poems” by Edgar Allen Poe features a foreword by del Toro, followed by classics like “The Tell Tale Heart,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” and of course, “The Raven.”
Trollhunters
This young adult novel written by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus is the inspiration behind the hit Netflix animated series, “Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia.” Jim Sturges is having a hard enough time being a teenager, but things only get worse when he discovers a long-lost threat that has just reawakened.
Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic
From Ron Perlman’s hellish red prosthetics in “Hellboy” to Doug Jones’s terrifying Pale Man in “Pan’s Labyrinth,” make-up effects are an integral part of making Guillermo del Toro’s world of nightmares come to life. This book highlights film history’s most masterful make-up artists that have ever picked up a brush.
Guillermo del Toro Film Studies Notebook
For movie buffs who are interested in getting into the industry, or just love analyzing the greats, “Film Studies Notebook” has the perfect solution. This journal highlights the films of Guillermo del Toro and includes space for jotting down thoughts, observations, and helpful notes. A great gift for a del Toro fan and for future filmmakers!
“Kid Del Toro” is an adorable book from the Lil' Libros publishing company that is a must-have for Guillermo del Toro fans. The story is based on tales told by the filmmaker of his childhood related in various interviews, as a young Guillermo makes friends with the monster in his room.
This Kindle edition of the bestselling novel will have readers hooked from page one. The first book inThe Straintrilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan,The Straintakes the vampire myth to new levels of horror. It all begins when a plane mysteriously lands at JFK, and everything goes to hell from there.
A Tradition Of Dark Storytelling
Inspiration comes from everywhere, and Guillermo del Toro often found his in classic horror and folklore. The tales of Edgar Allen Poe and Ray Russell, for example, paved the way for storytellers like del Toro. Even fairy tales geared towards youngsters have a dark history, and books like “The Bloody Chamber” follow in this tradition.
The works of Guillermo del Toro aren’t just bone-chilling epics, but artistic masterpieces. The filmmaker’s vision is made possible thanks to the hard work executed by experts in their field. Books like “Masters of Make-up Effects” and “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio: A Timeless Tale Told Anew” will give fans a new appreciation of the process of bringing movie magic to life. Movie buffs can also delve deeper into the mind of the director with books like “Guillermo del Toro: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Works” and “Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities.”
FAQs
What is the vampire trilogy by Guillermo del Toro?
“The Strain” is a thrilling series of 3 books written by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. The story is about a vampire epidemic that threatens humanity when a contagion is unleashed in the U.S., and the group of scientists who attempt to fight the evil behind it. The books in the trilogy are “The Strain,” “The Fall,” and “The Night Eternal.”
What is Pan’s Labyrinth based on?
Pan’s Labyrinthtakes place during the Spanish Civil War, an event that has sometimes been regarded as the precursor to World War II. Taking place from 1936 to 1939, the war was fought between Spanish Nationalists and Republicans in a struggle of class, religion, and democracy versus monarchism.
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