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Guillermo del Toro

    9 de octubre de 1964

    Guillermo del Toro es un cineasta cuya obra se nutre de géneros diversos, como la fantasía, el terror y el drama bélico. Su estilo autoral se caracteriza por una estética oscura y una profunda fascinación por los monstruos y lo sobrenatural, que a menudo reflejan los miedos y traumas humanos. En literatura, ha dejado su huella como coautor de una serie de terror apocalíptico que explora temas de supervivencia y humanidad frente a una amenaza inminente. Su escritura es tan visualmente cautivadora y atmosférica como sus aclamadas películas.

    Guillermo del Toro
    Pan's Labyrinth
    Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia--The Felled
    Capturing Archetypes
    Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
    Nocturna
    Oscura
    • Whalefall

      • 336 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      Set against the backdrop of an extraordinary adventure, this novel captivates with its thrilling, fast-paced narrative. It weaves a tale that combines elements of urgency and excitement, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. With a blend of beautiful prose and a gripping plot, it promises to be an unforgettable experience, appealing to those who enjoy both emotional depth and exhilarating storytelling. Renowned authors have praised its unique charm and engaging storyline, making it a standout read.

      Whalefall2024
      4,2
    • Guillermo Del Toro's Nightmare Alley

      The Rise and Fall of Stanton Carlisle

      • 160 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      "From acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro comes the stunning psychological thriller Nightmare Alley. Taking readers on a captivating journey through the making of the highly anticipated film, The Art and Making of Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley is filled with incisive commentary from the director and his creative team. A behind-the-scenes experience through Guillermo del Toro's eyes: The acclaimed filmmaker and a range of key collaborators provide exclusive insight into the director's process and his unique creative vision. Discover a riveting story: Nightmare Alley follows a manipulative young carny (Bradley Cooper) who becomes involved with a dangerous psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett). The exciting new film is del Toro's first since the Academy Award-winning The Shape of Water. Never-before-seen concept art and photos: With compelling art and candid imagery, this in-depth exploration gives you the insider's perspective on the making of del Toro's latest film. A stunning addition to your collection: This large-format, exquisitely detailed book is the perfect volume for your collection--a must-have for every Guillermo del Toro fan"--provided by publisher.

      Guillermo Del Toro's Nightmare Alley2021
    • A horrific crime that defies ordinary explanation. A rookie FBI agent in dangerous, uncharted territory. An extraordinary hero for the ages. Odessa Hardwicke's life is derailed when she's forced to turn her gun on her partner, Walt Leppo, a decorated FBI agent who turns suddenly, inexplicably violent while apprehending a rampaging murderer. The shooting, justified by self-defense, shakes the young FBI agent to her core. Devasted, Odessa is placed on desk leave pending a full investigation. But what most troubles Odessa isn't the tragedy itself-it's the shadowy presence she thought she saw fleeing the deceased agent's body after his death. Questioning her future with the FBI and her sanity, Hardwicke accepts a low-level assignment to clear out the belongings of a retired agent in the New York office. What she finds there will put her on the trail of a mysterious figure named John Silence, a man of enormous means who claims to have been alive for centuries, and who is either an unhinged lunatic, or humanity's best and only defense against unspeakable evil.

      The Hollow Ones2020
      3,6
    • "Discover the hidden messages of tarot with this original deck inspired by the wondrous world of Guillermo del Toro. This deck, created under the supervision of the master filmmaker and designed and illustrated by Tomás Hijo, features sumptuous original artwork inspired by the themes, imagery, and characters of some of del Toro's most popular films, including Pan's Labyrinth, Crimson Peak, and The Shape of Water." --from back of container

      Tarot del Toro: A Tarot Deck and Guidebook Inspired by the World of Guillermo del Toro2020
    • Pan's Labyrinth

      The Labyrinth of the Faun

      • 272 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Fans of dark fairy-tales like The Hazel Wood and The Cruel Prince will relish this atmospheric and absorbing book based on Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed movie. Oscar winning writer-director Guillermo del Toro and New York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke have come together to transform del Toro’s hit movie Pan’s Labyrinth into an epic and dark fantasy novel for readers of all ages, complete with haunting illustrations and enchanting short stories that flesh out the folklore of this fascinating world. This spellbinding tale takes readers to a sinister, magical, and war-torn world filled with richly drawn characters like trickster fauns, murderous soldiers, child-eating monsters, courageous rebels, and a long-lost princess hoping to be reunited with her family. A brilliant collaboration between masterful storytellers that’s not to be missed. “Perfectly unsettling and deeply felt, this reminded me of the best kind of fairytales wherein each chapter is a jewel that, when held up to the light, reframes how we see the world around us.” —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen and Aru Shah and the End of Time “A fearless and moving adaption of the film, and a gorgeously written, emotional, frightening parable about the courage of young women amid the brutality of war.” —Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Gone

      Pan's Labyrinth2019
      4,1
    • Narrativa TRE60: La forma dell'acqua

      • 423 páginas
      • 15 horas de lectura

      Baltimora, 1962. Dopo aver perso l’uso della voce a causa di un incidente, la giovane Elisa conduce una vita spenta, senza ambizioni. Ma un giorno, all’interno del laboratorio in cui lavora come donna delle pulizie, entra per sbaglio in una stanza e fa una scoperta straordinaria: in una vasca piena d’acqua c’è una strana creatura. È sicuramente prigioniera e con ogni probabilità è lì perché oggetto di un esperimento. Ma cos’è? Anzi: chi è? All’insaputa di tutti, Elisa entra in contatto con quella creatura e tra i due si crea un legame sempre più forte. Un legame incomprensibile al mondo, che vede in lei una donna insignificante e nella creatura soltanto un mostro da studiare. Un legame che però ha i tratti e la forza del vero amore… Una fiaba dark, straordinariamente romantica e soprattutto attualissima perché affronta, con delicatezza e passione, la paura (ingiustificata) del diverso.

      Narrativa TRE60: La forma dell'acqua2018
    • Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia--The Felled

      • 72 páginas
      • 3 horas de lectura

      From Guillermo del Toro and DreamWorks Animation's Emmy® Award-winning Netflix series, comes a graphic novel with another quest for teenage Jim Lake, Jr., and his friends--human and Troll! The title of Trollhunter weighs heavy on the shoulders of Jim Lake, Jr.--as does his new title of "boyfriend"--and it has lead him to a crisis of identity. To help the young man grasp who he is, the Trolls, Vendel, Blinky, and AAARRRGGHH!!!, and his best friend, Toby, look at the adventures and misadventures of six previous Trollhunters during times when they, too, questioned themselves. Through their stories Jim discovers how Trollhunters Deya the Deliverer and Kanjigar the Courageous--and others--used their different attributes to be the best they could be . . . And how he can try to do the same. Writer Richard Ashley Hamilton (How to Train Your Dragon: The Serpent's Heir) expands on the world of the Trollhunters along with Timothy Green II (Avengers Academy), Joe Silver (Animal Man), Omar Lozano (Ultra Duck), Wes Dzioba (Serenity), and Edgar Delgado (Ultra Duck)!

      Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia--The Felled2018
      4,2
    • In Cold War-era Baltimore, a government research facility receives an amphibious man captured in the Amazon, and a stirring romance unfolds between him and a mute janitor who uses sign language to communicate.

      The Shape of Water2018
      3,9
    • Pacific Rim. Tales from Year Zero

      • 112 páginas
      • 4 horas de lectura

      ABOUT THIS BOOK... Don't miss this exciting sci-fi prequel graphic novel of the highly anticipated Warner Bros. & Legendary motion picture, Pacific Rim directed by Guillermo del Toro! Chronicling the very first time Earth is menaced by incredible monsters known as Kaiju, these inhuman beasts rise from the ocean depths and threaten to extinguish all mankind! Witness the race to develop massive robot fighting machines called Jaegers, each one controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. This action-packed tale features many of the key characters from the film as we follow them in their early careers. Witten by Pacific Rim screenwriter himself, Travis Beacham, and with del Toro's hands-on supervision, this volume is beautifully illustrated by Sean Chen, Yvel Guichet, and Pericles Junior; inks by Steve Bird and Mark McKenna; and fully painted cover by superstar artist Alex Ross.

      Pacific Rim. Tales from Year Zero2016
      3,8