Both are representations of the creative process of a genius unique in his time and perhaps in all time. Over the last two decades, writerdirector guillermo del toro has mapped out a. Cabinet of curiosities guillermo del toro read online. He is best known for his foreign fantasy films, especially pans labyrinth, and american mainstream movies like the shape of water. Guillermo del toro cabinet of curiosities harpercollins publishers. My notebooks, collections, and other obsessions by guillermo del toro, marc zicree isbn. Reflective of the genius of del toro himself, this specially designed limited edition is encased in a cabinet with partitions and a secret compartment that holds the book. Limited edition features highquality matte art paper and debossing.
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