Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: Art and Making

I am utterly captivated by this shadowed work. Mary Shelley, the brilliant author who forged the first true union of horror and science fiction, rises once again through this chilling new celebration of her most enduring creation, Frankenstein. Her tale of ambition, despair, and monstrous birth continues to haunt centuries after its first telling, and now visionary director Guillermo del Toro breathes life into it anew. A lifelong devotee of Shelley’s masterpiece, del Toro summons forth a film that embraces both the terror and the tragic poetry of the original, while shaping it with his own dark artistry.

Insight Editions, in alliance with Netflix, presents The Art and Making of Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, the official companion to the highly anticipated October 2025 release of Frankenstein.

Celebrated as a Gothic classic, Frankenstein is the story that defined an entire genre, and now readers can experience its terror and wonder through del Toro’s unique cinematic vision. Known as the master of monsters, Guillermo del Toro combines beauty and horror to bring Victor Frankenstein’s tragic, electrifying, and deeply human Monster to life. This definitive book is perfect for fans of horror, Gothic literature, film enthusiasts, art lovers, and collectors seeking a darkly immersive cinematic experience.

This immersive volume draws readers into the forbidden laboratory of imagination itself. Within its pages unfold a gallery of haunting concept art, grotesquely beautiful props, decayed yet opulent locations, and garments woven with a gothic majesty worthy of Shelley’s nightmare. Step inside the shadows of creation, where actors Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and others embody characters cursed to walk the fine line between humanity and monstrosity.

Explore the darkly enchanting world of Frankenstein through Guillermo del Toro’s visionary lens in this must-have collector’s book. Featuring exclusive interviews with the director, cast, and production crew, fans will uncover behind-the-scenes insights, chilling set photos, eerie storyboards, haunting costumes, and twisted concept artwork. Delve into del Toro’s legendary notebooks to discover his own sketches of the Monster, alongside over a dozen handcrafted ephemera items included in each copy.

The book reveals the meticulous craft of del Toro and his dedicated artisans, offering insight into the rituals of design, the shaping of myth, and the alchemy of bringing Shelley’s gothic vision to life on screen. Rich commentary and unsettling imagery beckon readers deeper, capturing both the grandeur of the production and the eternal dread that pulses through the novel’s veins.

This is no ordinary companion book but a dark reliquary of inspiration and horror, a volume that allows readers to glimpse the abyss where art and terror entwine. It is at once a tribute to Mary Shelley’s immortal creation and a testament to Guillermo del Toro’s mastery of the grotesque and the sublime. For lovers of cinema, for admirers of gothic art, and for all who are drawn to the monstrous spark of creation, this book is a treasure steeped in both shadow and wonder.