Guillermo del Toro, a celebrated master of storytelling, has finally brought his vision of Mary Shelley’s classic ‘Frankenstein’ to the screen, now available on Netflix with a concurrent limited theatrical release in the US. For devoted fans eager to delve deeper into the film’s creative journey, two captivating companion books are on the way. The first, ‘Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro,’ is set to debut on October 28, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the movie’s making. Following this, ‘Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplay’ will be released on November 25, presenting a hardcover edition of the film’s full script, enriched with additional materials.
‘Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro’ provides a comprehensive breakdown of the movie’s production, from the earliest stages of pre-production concept art to the creation of period-specific props during filming. Del Toro’s films are celebrated for their tactile authenticity, and this 334-page hardcover book meticulously explores his creative process through developmental sketches of Frankenstein’s monster, production photos, exclusive storyboards, and costume designs.
‘Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplay’ is a 240-page hardcover volume that features the full script for the movie. It is presented alongside a rich collection of concept art, film stills, and behind-the-scenes photography, offering readers anecdotes from the film’s production and unique insight into how del Toro reimagined Shelley’s timeless narrative for contemporary audiences.
Mary Shelley’s foundational novel, ‘Frankenstein: Or, The Modern Prometheus,’ first graced readers in 1818 and continues to captivate audiences two centuries later. For those wishing to revisit or experience the original story, several fresh editions are becoming available. A new paperback, the ‘Frankenstein – Netflix Tie-in Edition,’ showcases cover art inspired by del Toro’s film and will be released on October 28. Hardcover enthusiasts have appealing choices too, notably the ‘Frankenstein: MinaLima Edition,’ also arriving on October 28. This deluxe hardcover boasts entirely new cover and interior artwork, plus seven engaging interactive features such as a fold-out map and replica diary entries. MinaLima is renowned for its premium interactive classic editions, including works like ‘Pinocchio’ that might also appeal to del Toro’s admirers. Additionally, several other hardcover ‘Frankenstein’ versions are currently accessible, including the ‘Deluxe Illustrated Classics Edition,’ the ‘Deluxe Painted Edition,’ and a ‘Deluxe Hardbound Edition.’
More Frankenstein Books
- Frankenstein – Netflix Tie-in Edition (Paperback)
- Frankenstein – Deluxe Illustrated Classics Edition (Hardcover)
- Frankenstein – Deluxe Hardcover Painted Edition
- Frankenstein – Deluxe Hardbound Edition
- Frankenstein – MinaLima Edition (Hardcover)
Beyond his acclaimed cinematic works, Guillermo del Toro has a prolific literary career. His bibliography spans novels, such as ‘The Strain’ series, alongside insightful non-fiction books that provide a glimpse into the making of his films like ‘The Shape of Water,’ ‘Pan’s Labyrinth,’ and ‘Pinocchio.’ A forthcoming reprint of ‘Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities’ will gather his extensive personal notebooks into a substantial hardcover volume, scheduled for release on October 28.
Guillermo del Toro Books
- The Blackwood Tapes Vol. 1: The Hollow Ones (Paperback)
- The Devil’s Backbone (Hardcover)
- The Fall (Paperback)
- Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro
- Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplay
- Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities
- Guillermo del Toro: The Iconic Filmmaker and his Work (Hardcover)
- Nightmare Alley: The Rise and Fall of Stanton Carlisle (Hardcover)
- The Night Eternal (Paperback)
- Pan’s Labyrinth: Inside the Creation of a Modern Fairy Tale (Hardcover)
- Pan’s Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun (Paperback)
- Pan’s Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun (Hardcover)
- Pinocchio: A Timeless Tale Told Anew (Hardcover)
- The Shape of Water (Paperback)
- The Shape of Water (Hardcover)
- The Shape of Water: Creating a Fairy Tale for Troubled Times (Hardcover)
- The Strain (Paperback)
To further explore the visionary director’s filmography, many of Guillermo del Toro’s movies are available on Blu-ray. This includes his early cinematic efforts like ‘Cronos,’ action-packed blockbusters such as ‘Blade 2,’ ‘Hellboy,’ and ‘Pacific Rim,’ as well as his distinctive dark fairy tales like ‘Pinocchio.’ A number of his works, including ‘The Devil’s Backbone,’ ‘Pan’s Labyrinth,’ and ‘The Shape of Water,’ have also been released as part of the prestigious Criterion Collection, boasting extensive special features and superior visual quality. Below is a comprehensive list of additional Guillermo del Toro films available on Blu-ray.
Guillermo del Toro Movies On Blu-ray
- Blade 2 (Blu-ray)
- Crimson Peak (4K)
- Cronos – Criterion Collection (4K)
- The Devil’s Backbone – Criterion Collection (Blu-ray)
- Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio – Criterion Collection (4K)
- Hellboy (4K)
- Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (4K)
- Mimic (DVD)
- Nightmare Alley – Criterion Collection (4K)
- Pacific Rim (4K)
- Pan’s Labyrinth – Criterion Collection (Blu-ray)
- The Shape of Water – Criterion Collection (4K)