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fearless-freak
10-05-2013, 09:37 AM
if this is in the wrong place, forgive me

Guillermo del Toro just never stops. Not only did he deliver one of the most amazing intros ever for The Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror XXIV, but he is also releasing his “Cabinet of Curiosities: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions” just in time for Halloween with Harper Design. The book offers an in-depth look into del Toro’s mind, his creative process, and his love for horror.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pecXQ0zG7Gg

Official Press Release:

October 4, 2013 (New York, NY) – For more than two decades, writer-director Guillermo del Toro has mapped out a territory in the popular imagination that is uniquely his own. From his first feature-length film, the modern classic Cronos, to his best-selling novels, to his latest movie Pacific Rim, del Toro has proven himself to be a one-of-a-kind creative visionary able to bring his singular sensibility equally to Hollywood blockbusters such as Hellboy and to more personal projects such as the Oscar–winning Pan’s Labyrinth. Now comes a gift and gorgeous keepsake for his legions of fans: GUILLERMO DEL TORO CABINET OF CURIOSTIES: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions Harper Design; On Sale October 29, 2013: $60.00, 256 pages; ISBN: 978-0-06-208284-8 a lavishly illustrated book that is an intimate look into one of the most imaginative minds of this century. GUILLERMO DEL TORO CABINET OF CURIOSTIES—written with New York Times best-selling author and filmmaker Marc Scott Zicree—contains notes, drawings, and untold creatures from Guillermo del Toro’s private journals and filmmaking diaries, with never-before-seen characters, art, and ideas of things to come. The book is a captivating, intimate glimpse into the life and mind of one of the world’s most creative visionaries.
GUILLERMO DEL TORO CABINET OF CURIOSITIES begins with a foreword by James Cameron, who writes that del Toro’s art, “fearlessly confronts life in all its beauty and horror. He sees with the wonder and stark terror of a child. His notebooks are a map of the subconscious, and his films doorways into the dungeons of our dreams, allowing us to confront our own individual hearts of darkness, to do battle and emerge victorious.”

The next section of the book, entitled “Collections,” takes readers on a tour of Bleak House, del Toro’s “second home and working office, his artistic masterpiece, his cluttered attic, his pride and joy. It’s where he goes to draw and write, to recharge his batteries, to explore unfettered his creative whims.” From there, del Toro, in a series of one-on-one interviews with Zicree that are woven throughout the book, discusses his graphic inspirations, film analysis, storytelling, his “mainstays of horror,” his idea incubators, and so much more, all alongside vibrant full-color images of the things that have inspired his unique art.

The next half of the book contains faithful reproductions of del Toro’s most elaborate illustrated notebooks. Accompanying this rich mixture of imagery, narrative explorations, and notes are further one-on-one discussions with Zicree about each of del Toro’s films, translations of del Toro’s personal blend of Spanish and English, as well as additional annotations which further elucidate the ideas and contexts that gave rise to them.

Offering a privileged reproduction of Guillermo del Toro’s private reveries, GUILLERMO DEL TORO CABINET OF CURIOSITIES presents his vision in its proper context, offering a first-hand record of a truly arresting imagination.
In addition to the foreword by James Cameron, the book includes an afterword by Tom Cruise and contributions from other luminaries, including Neil Gaiman, John Landis, Alfonso Cuaron, and many others.

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Guillermo del Toro began his career working as a special effects makeup artist. He has since gone on to become one of the most creative and visionary artists of his generation. His filmmaking credits include the following titles, many of which he also wrote and produced: Cronos, Mimic, The Devil’s Backbone, Blade II, Hellboy, Hellboy II, Pan’s Labyrinth and Pacific Rim. Currently, del Toro is in production on The Strain for FX and next will write, direct and produce the feature film Crimson Peak.

Marc Scott Zicree has created classic episodes of Star Trek-The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, “Babylon Five, Sliders and many more. He has appeared as a media expert on hundreds of radio and TV shows and is the author of the bestselling Twilight Zone Companion. He lives in West Hollywood with his wonderful wife, vile little dog, and affable big dog.

GUILLERMO DEL TORO CABINET OF CURIOSITIES
My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions
By Guillermo del Toro
and
Marc Scott Zicree
Harper Design
On-Sale Date: October 29, 2013
$60.00, 256 pages
ISBN: 978-0-06-208284-8

Gris
10-07-2013, 12:21 PM
There is also going to be a limited edition retailing for $750. I have no clue what the print run will be yet. As soon as I find out, i will update here. It's due out 11/26/2013.

Over the last two decades, writer-director Guillermo del Toro has mapped out a territory in the popular imagination that is uniquely his own. From his first feature-length film, the modern classic Cronos, to his best-selling novels, to his eagerly anticipated movie Pacific Rim, del Toro has proven himself to be a one-of-a-kind creative visionary able to bring his singular sensibility equally to Hollywood blockbusters such as Hellboy and to more personal projects such as the Oscar-winning Pan’s Labyrinth.

Guillermo del Toro Cabinet of Curiosities begins with a book-length interview of del Toro by New York Times best-selling author and filmmaker Marc Scott Zicree, in which they identify and discuss del Toro’s reigning themes (such as clockwork monsters, parent-child relationships, and the use of ancient tomes). It will cover examples of his signature motifs that have originated in his notebooks and then migrated to the minds of other artists del Toro has worked with, including storyboard artists, concept artists, make-up artists, cinematographers, and comic book artists. Also explored are del Toro’s own personal inspirations, including literary references, old films, and mythological figures.

The second half of the book contains faithful reproductions of del Toro’s most elaborate illustrated notebooks. Accompanying this rich mixture of imagery, narrative explorations, and notes, are translations of del Toro’s personal blend of Spanish and English, as well as additional annotations which further elucidate the ideas and contexts that gave rise to them. Offering a privileged reproduction of Guillermo del Toro’s private reveries, this book presents his vision in its proper context, offering a first-hand record of a truly arresting imagination.

Deluxe in size, The Creative Genius of Guillermo del Toro Limited Edition is a must-have item for all del Toro fans. The book, Guillermo del Toro Cabinet of Curiosities, will be encased in a cigar-box-style clamshell with partitions and an open slot to fit the book with a ribbon as a pullout. In addition to the book, which will be bound in leather, printed on 157 gsm matte art paper, with foil stamping, there will be three custom components that are reproductions of icons from Guillermo’s movies:

A Broom Rosary from Cronos
A Cronos scarab
A Hellboy amulet

The package will also include 6 art prints of original art work created by Guillermo never-before-released--Guillermo calls these pieces Boys with Problems--and each limited edition will be signed by Guillermo and have an Authenticity Card included.

fearless-freak
10-07-2013, 12:47 PM
talking to someone today about this and then it veered into Clive Barker and i went Guillermo Del Toro would be perfect if they made Weaveworld into a movie

Gris
10-08-2013, 06:34 AM
I have 2 copies of the regular edition in hand. It's a BIG book. Gorgeous too!

fearless-freak
10-08-2013, 06:35 AM
i bet it is

becca69
10-08-2013, 06:43 AM
Barnes & Noble has the limited edition for preorder

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/guillermo-del-toro-cabinet-of-curiosities-guillermo-del-toro/1115180974?cm_mmc=googlepla-_-book_45up-_-q000000633-_-9780062300447&cm_mmca2=pla&ean=9780062300447&isbn=9780062300447&r=1