Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro

by Sheila O'Malley, Guillermo del Toro (Foreword), Oscar Isaac (Introduction)

Dive into the mesmerizing world of the highly anticipated film Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, with the exclusive Art and Making of Frankenstein. This stunning volume offers an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the creative genius of del Toro and his collaborators—including his all-star cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and more—and showcases breathtaking concept art, an array of period-specific props, locations, costumes, and deep insights into the filmmaking process. Discover the visionary interpretations of classic characters, the meticulous craftsmanship that brings them to life, and the rich thematic layers that define this reimagining of Mary Shelley’s timeless tale. Combining in-depth commentary with unparalleled set access, this insightful book will provide a deeper understanding of Del Toro’s legendary creative process. Exclusive interviews with the director, cast, and production crew are paired with candid set photos, exclusive storyboards, costumes, and concept artwork. This book is a must-have for fans of del Toro, film enthusiasts, and art lovers alike. Immerse yourself in the darkly enchanting universe of Frankenstein and witness the magic of storytelling through the lens of one of cinema’s most imaginative directors. The book will also contain del Toro’s own developmental sketches of the monster from his legendary notebooks and over twelve unique ephemera items inserted by hand into each book.

GOTHIC CLASSIC: The story that birthed an entire genre, Frankenstein is the quintessential gothic masterpiece. Now, experience as never before through the unique vision of Director Guillermo del Toro, who has dreamt his whole life of making this film.

VISIONARY DIRECTOR: Known as the master of monsters, Guillermo del Toro’s unique blend of beauty and horror make a perfect marriage with the tale of Victor Frankenstein’s tragic, thrilling and human Monster.

BREATHTAKING VISUALS: This deluxe coffee table book will feature exclusive storyboards, concept art, behind-the-scenes photography, and film stills to go along with interviews and insights from the creative teams.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Horror

334 pages, Hardcover

First published October 28, 2025

Reviews

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was sooo cool. I love the costumes and outfits they wore and how it was represented. Mia goths character my fav!!!!!!! Such beautiful jewelry and fashion used

[Kaytlyn Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved all the spreads and add-on pages in this, a la the Pan's Labyrinth making-of book. i love behind the scenes books so much!

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive book about the filming of Frankenstein. I love all the photos included and the details about the craftsmen who used their skills to bring this movie to the screen.

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

'In all the drudgery and sadness and rejection, what else will you do but keep walking toward the sun?'
- Jacob Elordi (quoted in the book)

I went to the Frankenstein: Crafting a Tale Eternal exhibition in London and got to see a lot of the props and costumes up close, and that's what made me want this book. It's basically the exhibition in book form, but with even more artefacts and information, and I'm glad I got it.

It's stunning. Beautiful layout with glossy photos, lots of concept designs, and various pages from del Toro's notebooks. It gives some great insight into del Toro's love of the original story and the creature, as well as the film making process and the decisions made by the different creators working on it. The film is beautiful as is, without all the in depth information, but there are so many tiny details that are easily missed when watching the film, and having all that pointed out and a chance to see things up close makes me appreciate the effort and love that went into it even more.

[Siobhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Guillermo Del Toro movie art book is always such a beautiful pleasure to look through.

[Ayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and adored how del Toro brought this timeless story to life. Having read this book, I now fully understand why del Toro and Shelley feel like kindred spirits: the same voice, separated by time.

As an artist, it’s impossible not to be completely blown away by the way del Toro and his team approached this masterpiece. Every detail was considered and cared for, from the wallpaper in Harlander’s bathroom (specially designed for the film) to the fully functioning, period-accurate valves on the batteries.

This book beautifully captures what an extraordinary feat this production was and just how much passion and craftsmanship went into it across all departments. Just wow.

Not to mention: the fun little inserts and loose sketches throughout the book felt like a treasure hunt!

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is stunning. This was an expensive book, but you can understand why from the moment you open it.

The love that GDT has for this story shines through. Not just from the text, but in the quality of the materials used and attention to detail, with the additional pages/fold out sections. I'm beyond impressed.

[alien emoji · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent view into the production of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. Very detailed information on casting, set design, costuming and more. I loved all the inserts and ephemera inserted into the pages, it really added to the experience of reading about how the movie was made. This now lives proudly on my coffee table

[Chloë Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved learning more about this beauty of a film. The work that goes into filmmaking is more remarkable than we can even imagine. It’s definitely intrigued me to read more books of this ilk for other favourite films.

If you haven’t seen GDT’s Frankenstein yet, you’re doing yourself a disservice.

[Phoebe · Rating 5 out of 5]

it’s crazy when non-fiction books can make you cry, but reading about the sheer thought, energy and soul that del toro and his entire team put into this film made me so emotional. i don’t think shelley’s work could have fallen into more gentle, caring hands if it tried.

[Suzanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, fun, and interesting. If you're like me and watch the film every couple of days, it's a must-read.

[Iga · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's breathtakingly beautiful album (almost as beautiful as the movie) with a lot of behind the scenes trivia, concept sketches, set designs and pictures and some glimpse into deleted scenes.

[Eric W · Rating 5 out of 5]

This art book is awesome! Equal parts concept art and BTS. Worth every penny!

[Dylan Rock · Rating 5 out of 5]

An eye-opening study of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein that shows the extremely amount of work and detail that went into every second of the movie.

[lou‧₊˚✧ · Rating 5 out of 5]

fell in love with this movie the second I started it and how incredible it was to see how Del Toro feels so deeply about this story
very heartwarming and so impressive

[Julie Bozza · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully crafted book for a beautifully crafted film - with printed inserts, no less!

[Jacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you loved the movie you have to read this. I adored reading about the passion and love put into the movie. Such high quality picture’s too

[MacKenna Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and so, so cool. Loved learning about the movie and loved all of the art that went in to it and learning about the people who worked on it.

[Marius Vida · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a stunning book that shows Guillermo De Toro dedication to the arts