First book dedicated to the twin films of Guillermo del Toro, Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone.
This collection of new essays discusses cultural, religious and literary influences on del Toro's work and explores key themes of his films, including the child's experience of humanity through encounters with the monstrous.
With a foreword by Ivana Baquero, an introduction by Guillermo del Toro, and an afterword by Fernando Tielve, this is a must-read exploration of two of the early twenty-first century’s greatest films.
Through these elements, the volume reads the film's unique blend of literary Gothic, western, and war film and the use of bombs, ghosts, and color as visual signifiers.
As well as the complete story of the making of Pan's Labyrinth. this book showcases incredible visuals from del Toro's initial musings in his famed journals to exquisite concept art and rare photography from the set, alongside removable ...
This fascination with the icons of classic horror later translated into del Toro's assimilation of stylistic and thematic features from the Universal classics of Whale and Browning, the Poe adaptations of Roger Corman and the ...
Offering a multifaceted approach to the Mexican-born director Guillermo del Toro, this volume examines his wide-ranging oeuvre and traces the connections between his Spanish language and English language commercial and art film projects.
Unhappy while directing his first Hollywood studio film, 'Mimic' (1997), writer-director Guillermo del Toro returned to his roots with 'The Devil's Backbone' (2001). This is a study of the latter film.
An engaging and in-depth examination of the work of Guillermo Del Toro, one of the most revered directors working in modern cinema.
Thirty-five directors reveal which overlooked or critically savaged films they believe deserve a larger audience while offering advice on how to watch each film.