Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein Is Getting Two Premium Companion Books

Guillermo del Toro is an undisputed master of storytelling, and at long last, his adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein is now streaming on Netflix, alongside a limited US theatrical run. Fans of the films will want to check out two upcoming books that offer a deeper look into the film’s creation. The first, Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Torolaunches on October 28 and goes behind the scenes of the movie. This will be followed by Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplay on November 25, which is a hardcover edition of the film’s complete script that includes a selection of extra material.

Mary Shelley’s original novel–which is titled Frankenstein: Or, The Modern Prometheus–was first published in 1818, yet it remains a popular book even two centuries later. If you want to read it for yourself, several new and upcoming editions of the book are available. Frankenstein – Netflix Tie-in Edition is a new paperback printing of Shelley’s novel featuring new cover art from del Toro’s film. It launches on October 28 for $18, and preorders are available at Amazon.

If you prefer a hardcover edition, there are a few options available. The most exciting is the new Frankenstein: MinaLima Editionwhich also launches on October 28. The $45 premium hardcover book features all-new cover art and interior illustrations, along with seven interactive elements like a fold-out map, diary entries, and more. Preorders are available at Amazon. MinaLima has produced several other premium interactive hardcover editions of classics–including a few that del Toro fans will enjoy, such as Pinocchio.

There are also three other hardcover versions of Frankenstein available now, including the Deluxe Illustrated Classics Edition that’s on sale for $23.36 (was $40), the Deluxe Painted Edition for $15.79 (was $35), and the $15 Deluxe Hardbound Edition.

GAMES UPDATE More Frankenstein Books

• Frankenstein – Netflix Tie-in Edition (Paperback) — $18 | Releases October 28
• Frankenstein – Deluxe Illustrated Classics Edition (Hardcover) — $23.36 ($40)
• Frankenstein – Deluxe Hardcover Painted Edition — $15.79 ($35)
• Frankenstein – Deluxe Hardbound Edition — $15
• Frankenstein – MinaLima Edition (Hardcover) — $45 | releases October 28

While he’s best known for his films, Guillermo del Toro has produced several other books throughout his career. This includes novels like The Strain seriesas well as behind-the-scenes non-fiction books that explore the creation of his movies like The Shape of WaterPan’s LabyrinthPinocchioand more. This includes a new upcoming reprint of Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiositieswhich collects the filmmaker’s notebooks into a giant hardcover tome. Preorders for the new edition are available for $60 ahead of its October 28 release.

GAMES UPDATE Guillermo del Toro Books

• The Blackwood Tapes Vol. 1: The Hollow Ones (Paperback) — $5.33 ($19)
• The Devil’s Backbone (Hardcover) — $40 ($50)
• The Fall (Paperback) — $9.66 ($20)
• Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro — $75 | Releases October 28
• Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplay — $30 | Releases November 25
• Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities — $60 | Releases October 28
• Guillermo del Toro: The Iconic Filmmaker and his Work (Hardcover) — $19.49 ($38)
• Nightmare Alley: The Rise and Fall of Stanton Carlisle (Hardcover) — $14 ($50)
• The Night Eternal (Paperback) — $15.71 ($20)
• Pan’s Labyrinth: Inside the Creation of a Modern Fairy Tale Hardcover) — $26.40 ($50)
• Pan’s Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun (Paperback) — $8.87 ($16)
• Pan’s Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun (Hardcover) — $14.69 ($20)
• Pinocchio: A Timeless Tale Told Anew (Hardcover) — $29.87 ($60)
• The Shape of Water (Paperback) — $18.50 ($20)
• The Shape of Water (Hardcover) — $30.15
• The Shape of Water: Creating a Fairy Tale for Troubled Times (Hardcover) — $31 ($45)
• The Strain (Paperback) — $14.43 ($20)

If you want to dig into the visionary director’s other films, you can grab several Guillermo del Toro movies on Blu-ray right now, including early works like Chronosblockbuster action movies like Blade 2Hellboyand Pacific Rimor his dark takes on fairy tales like Pinocchio. Several of his films have also received Criterion Collection releases, such as The Devil’s BackbonePan’s LabyrinthThe Shape of Waterand more, all of which include a bevy of special features and enhanced visual presentation. You’ll find a list of even more Guillermo del Toro films available on Blu-ray in the links below.

GAMES UPDATE Guillermo del Toro Movies On Blu-ray

• Blade 2 (Blu-ray) — $12
• Crimson Peak (4K) — $30 ($32.54)
• Cronos – Criterion Collection (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The Devil’s Backbone – Criterion Collection (Blu-ray) — $20 ($40)
• Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio – Criterion Collection (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Hellboy (4K) — $24.75
• Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (4K) — $13.86
• Mimic (DVD) — $8 ($11)
• Nightmare Alley – Criterion Collection (4K) — $42 | Releases October 28
• Pacific Rim (4K) — $14.10 ($19.26)
• Pan’s Labyrinth – Criterion Collection (Blu-ray) — $20 ($40)
• The Shape of Water – Criterion Collection (4K) — $25 ($50)

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