Guillermo del Toro Cabinet of Curiosities: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions

With his movies - from blockbusters like Hellboy to the Oscar-winning Pans Labyrinth - comics, and novels, del Toro has proven himself to be a unique visionary. His creative crucible can be seen in his illustrated notebooks. Here these records of his creative process form the basis for a stunning illustrated book and insightful examination of the themes that haunt, electrify, and enrich his work.


"A mix of the macabre, the weird and the strangely beautiful... the perfect introduction to the mind of Guillermo and so gorgeous." -Empire

"This eye-pleasing compendium provides valuable insights... Short of taking a tin opener to Del Toro s skull, you couldn t get a better look inside his head." SFX

"If you re a fan of his visionary art and unique storytelling, you simply have to own this book." --Bizarre

"A spooky delight to flick through." --Geek Native

"The book as a whole is not only one of the most beautiful books I have seen, but is an illuminating insight into a unique talent and also how modern genre films are made. But more than all that, it is a simply spectacular book. Buy it." --Geek Syndicate

"This is truly the mother lode for fans." -GQ

"Just made me hungry for more... I only wish other directors were as candid as this." --SF Crowsnest

"A full-colour, lavish feast for the eyes arguably one of the most handsome genre-centric books to come down the pike in recent years. Start dropping the festive hints to your loved ones right now. Blackmail them if you have to." --Fright Fest

"A stunningly realized volume with a pleasing Eastern European vibe." --Independent on Sunday

"This is truly the mother lode for fans." -GQ

"Just made me hungry for more... I only wish other directors were as candid as this." --SF Crowsnest

"Guillermo s larger-than-life personality dominates proceedings, and it s a fascinating insight into his incredible imagination." --Imagine FX