25% off Guillermo del Toro's “Cabinet of Curiosities” hardcover

Whether he's working on beloved dark fantasy films like Pan's Labyrinth or directing sci-fi masterpieces like Pacific Rim, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro's work is instantly recognizable for his vivid visual direction. There are no other films that look like del Toro's films, and if you want to get a glimpse of his making process, then you'll want to grab the reissue Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities – My notebooks, collectibles and other obsessions. The new edition of the book launched in October, but is now discounted to $45 on Amazon for a limited time (originally $60). This might be the perfect holiday gift for the del Toro fan in your life—just make sure you pick one up while the Amazon discount is still available.

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“Cabinet of Treasures” contains Guillermo del Toro's illustrated diary, production notes and other contents. These works allow us to understand the development of his visual sensibility and to examine more closely the common themes in his work. The book also includes a lengthy interview with del Toro by New York Times bestselling author and filmmaker Marc Scott Zicree, who discusses del Toro's personal inspirations.

Although this deal is for the new 2025 version of Curiosities Cabinet, 2013 original version It's still available on Amazon for $64. Although the content of the two books is essentially the same, the old book may have shown worse wear and tear after sitting in an Amazon warehouse for 12 years. We only recommend purchasing this edition while the 2025 edition is sold out, but it's worth remembering.

Del Toro's latest project is Frankenstein, a Netflix film based on Mary Shelley's classic story about Victor Frankenstein and his monster. The film's cast includes Oscar Isaac as the infamous doctor and Jacob Elordi as his resurrected creation. While the film is available to watch on Netflix, you can also get an inside look at its creation by: Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toropriced at $75. besides Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplaywhich includes the film's script as well as concept art and set photography. It's $21 on Amazon (originally $30).

You can also read several of del Toro's books, from novels to deep dives into his filmmaking. Works from his “The Strain” trilogy The work, with co-writer Chuck Hogan, was particularly well-received for its modern take on vampire mythology. The books were eventually adapted into a 46-episode television series that aired from 2014 to 2017. Check out the list below for more books written by del Toro.

More books by Guillermo del Toro

Of course, any story talking about Del Toro would be incomplete without actually mentioning Del Toro's influence on his films. The acclaimed director's entire filmography over the years has been made available on Blu-ray and you can even watch it Criterion Collection Editions of several of his films. These were designed to be the final versions of his films, as each restoration was directly supervised by him. The latest version of the series, Nightmare Alleyis a neo-noir mystery starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe and Rooney Mara, and comes with tons of extras, including a new 159-minute black and white extended director's cut that del Toro helped develop. We've rounded up a few of Del Toro's other films on Blu-ray below.

Guillermo del Toro Blu-ray Disc

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