Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone

Explore the creation ofGuillermo del Toro's early masterpiece through this visually stunning andinsightful look at the spine-chilling classic. Released in 2001, Guillermodel Toro's The Devil's Backbone announced the director as a singulartalent with a unique ability to mix the macabre with the sublime. A spiritualcompanion piece to his Oscar-winning Pan's Labyrinth (2006), the filmshares similar themes and is also set against the backdrop of the Spanish CivilWar, a brutal conflict that turned ordinary men into monsters. Through a series ofin-depth and extremely candid interviews with the director, this deluxe volumenot only explores the shooting of the film but also delves into a range of othertopics with del Toro, including his influences, his uniquely nuanced approach tofilmmaking, and the traumatic personal events that colored the creation ofThe Devil's Backbone. The book also draws oninterviews with key contributors in the film's creation, includingcinematographer Guillermo Navarro and composer Javier Navarrete, to give readersan exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how this gothic horror masterpiece wascrafted. Featuring a wealth of exquisite concept art and rare unit photography,Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone is the ultimatebehind-the-scenes look at an unforgettable Spanish-languageclassic.… (more)