Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone

Explore the creation of Guillermo del Toro&amp;rsquo;s early masterpiece through this visually stunning and insightful look at the spine-chilling classic.<br> <br> Released in 2001, Guillermo del Toro&amp;rsquo;s The Devil&amp;rsquo;s Backbone announced the director as a singular talent with a unique ability to mix the macabre with the sublime. A spiritual companion piece to his Oscar-winning Pan&amp;rsquo;s Labyrinth (2006), the film shares similar themes and is also set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, a brutal conflict that turned ordinary men into monsters.<br> <br> Through a series of in-depth and extremely candid interviews with the director, this deluxe volume not only explores the shooting of the film but also delves into a range of other topics with del Toro, including his influences, his uniquely nuanced approach to filmmaking, and the traumatic personal events that colored the creation of The Devil&amp;rsquo;s Backbone.<br> <br> The book also draws on interviews with key contributors in the film&amp;rsquo;s creation, including cinematographer Guillermo Navarro and composer Javier Navarrete, to give readers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how this gothic horror masterpiece was crafted. Featuring a wealth of exquisite concept art and rare unit photography, Guillermo del Toro&amp;rsquo;s The Devil&amp;rsquo;s Backbone is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at an unforgettable Spanish-language classic.